Manage Text Boxes in Canva
TL;DR:
- Use the 'T' shortcut to quickly add text boxes in Canva
- Double-click text boxes to edit content and use the toolbar for formatting
- Duplicate text boxes with Cmd/Ctrl + C and V, or delete with Backspace
- Customise text size, font, and colour through the formatting toolbar
- Drag corners to resize text boxes to fit your design
How to Add a Text Box
You can add text boxes in Canva two ways. The standard method is clicking the "Text" tab in the side panel, then choosing from headings, subheadings, or body text options.
The quicker way is pressing 'T' on your keyboard. This drops a text box straight into your design, ready for you to start typing.
Editing Your Text
Click any text box to start editing. You can change what it says, adjust the size, pick a different font, or change the colour. All these options live in the toolbar that appears when you select the text.
The formatting controls are straightforward. Font size, style, and colour options are all visible once you click on your text box.
Managing Text Boxes
To duplicate a text box, select it and click "Duplicate" in the toolbar. You can also use the standard copy and paste shortcuts: Cmd + C and Cmd + V on Mac, or Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V on Windows.
Deleting text boxes is simple. Select the text box and either click "Delete" in the toolbar or press Backspace or Delete on your keyboard.
Resizing and Alignment
You can resize any text box by dragging its corners. This lets you fit text into specific areas of your design without changing the font size.
For text alignment, use the alignment tools in the toolbar. You can align text left, centre, right, or justify it across the width of the text box.
FAQs
Can I change the font style in a text box in Canva?
Yes, you can change the font style, size, and colour through the formatting options in the toolbar when you select your text box.
Is it possible to resize a text box in Canva?
You can adjust text box size by dragging the corners until it fits your design. This changes the box size without affecting the font size.
How can I align text within a text box in Canva?
Canva provides alignment tools in the toolbar that let you align text left, centre, right, or justify it across the text box width.
Jargon Buster
Canva: A web-based design tool for creating graphics, presentations, and visual content without advanced design skills.
Text Box: An editable area in design software where you can type and format text as part of your design.
Toolbar: The menu bar in design software that displays formatting and editing tools when you select an element.
Wrap-up
Text boxes in Canva are designed to be simple to work with. Whether you're making a quick social media post or a detailed presentation, these basic text tools will cover most of what you need.
The key is getting comfortable with the shortcuts and formatting options. Once you've used the 'T' shortcut a few times and played around with the formatting toolbar, managing text becomes second nature.
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