Make effective design :How do I add text in Canva?

At present everyone wants to learn graphic designing on Canva, but when a person opens Canva for the first time, he has to face the interface of Canva in which many tools and designing options, templates etc. are present. So in today's blog post we will discuss the topic of how to add text in Canva. Whether you are new to Canva or want to improve your design skills, after reading this post you will be able to add text step by step using Canva on your phone, laptop, computer or other software.

SR NO.	Table of Content
1	How do I add text in Canva?
2	How to design text in Canva ?
3	Multiple text effects Canva
4	How do insert picture into a text box in Canvas?
5	Where is the text effect in Canva ?
6	I can't see the editing tools on Canva. where is?
7	Conclusion
8	FAQ

How do I add text in Canva?

Canva offers many features for you to customize your design, including adding text, applying text effects, etc. Let us now learn to add text one by one on both computer and mobile.

on the computer

1 Log in

First of all, go to www.canva.com which is the official website of Canva and log in to your Canva account. If you don't have an account, you can sign up for free.

2. Create a New Design

Now you click on the "Create a Design" button to create a new design. After this, you can select the design of your choice like "Social Media Post", "Flyer" etc.

3. Add a text element

Now you will see a sidebar on the left, click on the "Text" tab on it. By doing this you can click on any title, subtitle or main text and add it to your design.

4. Customize the text

Double-click the text element to edit the text as you wish. If you need to change the font, size, or color of the text, use the text toolbar at the top of the editor.

5. Add more text

If you need to add more text to your design, you can add more than one text element using the “Add a single text element” method described earlier.

6. Save and Download

This is the final step to add text on the computer. Once you are satisfied with the text and design, click on the "Download" button present at the top right corner. You can choose any file format. (For example, JPG, PNG, PDF) Click "Download" to save your design to your computer.

on mobile

1 Install the Canva app

To install Canva on your mobile, download the Canva app from App Store or Play Store.

2. Create a New Design

Once the Canva app is installed, tap the "+" icon at the bottom of the screen. Click on it and choose the design type you want, like “Instagram post,” “Facebook cover,” or “YouTube thumbnail,” etc.

3. Add a text element

After selecting the design tap on "+" icon at the bottom of the screen to add text element on it and select "Text" option. Now you can select a text element from the available options, such as title, subtitle or body text etc.

4. Customize the text

Now you tap on the text element to customize the text as per your requirement. If you want to change the text font, size, color, and other formatting settings, use the options at the bottom of the screen.

5. Add more text

Just like on a computer, you can add multiple text elements on mobile using the “Add a single text element” method described earlier.

6. Save and Download

Tap the Share/Export icon on the top right corner of the screen to download your design. Select the desired file format (for example, JPG, PNG, PDF) and save it to your device.


Now you have completely learned how to add text on Canva, using the steps mentioned above you can add text to any design on the go on your computer or mobile phone. Now let us discuss in detail how to edit text in Canva.

How to design text in Canva

Let's start by learning how to edit text in Canva on both mobile and computer platforms.

on the computer

1. Select  text element

First, click on the text element on Canva that you want to edit. To do this, click on the selected text element around which a bounding box will appear.

2. Edit text

Now you double-click inside the text box. And delete the existing text and write something else. If you want to change the font, size, alignment, color and other formatting options of the text, use the text toolbar at the top of the editor.

3. Change text size and position

Click and drag the handles on the text box edges to enlarge the text. To position the text, click on the text box and drag it to the desired location on the canvas.

4. Apply additional formatting

To apply bold, italic, underline, or text effects to text, select the desired text and use the formatting options in the text toolbar.

5. Save your changes

This is the final step in editing text in Canva. Canva automatically saves your changes once you're done editing the text.

on mobile

1. Select text element

First of all, select the text element on the Canva app and tap on the text element you want to edit.

2. Edit text

Now you remove the existing text and write whatever you want to write. Use the options at the bottom of the screen to change the font, size, alignment, color, and other formatting settings.

3. Change text size and position

To change the size of a text element on mobile, pinch or spread your fingers on the screen. To change its location, tap the text box and drag it to the desired location on the canvas.

4. Applying additional formatting

If you want to apply formatting like bold, italic, underline, or text effects to the text, select the desired text and use the formatting options at the bottom of the screen.

5. Save your changes

As you edit text, Canva automatically saves your changes. You can continue to make adjustments until you are satisfied with the result.


Now you've successfully added text to Canva, enjoy creating visually stunning designs by following these steps without any fear!

Multiple text effects Canva

SR NO.	Text Effects	Work	How to Use
1	shade	Add shadow behind the text	Select text, Click on “Effect” button which is present in the toolbar, Click on “Shadow” and adjust the settings to apply blur, color, opacity and angle etc.
2	Glow	Creates a soft glowing outline around the text, making it appear illuminated.	Select text element, Click the "Effect" button, Select "Glow" and you can customize the color, size, and intensity of the glow as you wish.
3	Reflection	Add a mirror-like reflection below the text, giving the text a modern look.	Select text element, Click the "Effect" button, Select "Reflection" and adjust the settings for opacity, distance, and blur to get the desired reflection effect.
4	3D	This gives the text a three-dimensional appearance, making it appear as if it is protruding from the design.	Select text element,  Click the "Effect" button, Select "3D" and adjust the depth, angle, and shading options to create the desired 3D effect.
5	Gradient	It applies a smooth transition of colors to your text, and adds a dynamic and gradient-filled look.	Select text element, Click the "Text Color" button in the toolbar,  Select the "Gradient" option. Customize the color, direction, and transparency of the gradient.

How do  insert picture into a text box in  canvas?

If you want to include a picture in your text box in Canva, then follow the 3 steps given below.

1 In the Canvas text box, click the Insert Image icon (which usually looks like a picture) and select Course Images. An add panel opens on the right side of the page.

2 Now select the image you want to place in the text box.

3 Your image is automatically embedded in the text box.

Where is the text effect in Canva?

If you want to add effects to your text, then follow the rules given below, by which you can detect text effects:

1. First of all click on the text you want to edit.
2. Text effects are usually located in the left sidebar, to use them, click on the left sidebar of your screen and click on the Effect button.
3. Now you can use it by clicking on your desired effect present on the side panel.
4. Finally adjust the intensity, color and settings of the effect to your design as per your liking.

I can't see the editing tools on Canva. where is?

You can locate the editing tools in Canva by following the steps given below.

1. First of all, open the design which you want to edit.
2. You'll usually see a sidebar on the left side of the screen that contains various tools and options.
3.  If your Canva has editing tools, you'll definitely find text, elements, uploads, and other design elements within the sidebar. It is possible that their design may have changed, so there is no need to panic.
4.  Not only this, if there is a toolbar at the top of your screen which usually contains various editing options like undo, redo, copy, paste etc. then it is certain that editing tools are present in your Canva.
5. .Canva keeps updating its platform frequently, so it is possible that the interface or location of the tool may change. So make sure your Canva version is updated otherwise you will see this problem often.

This was some general information about finding editing tools in Canva. If you get all this then there is no need to panic.

Conclusion 

In this entire blog, you have learned how to add text in Canva not only on computer but also on mobile, whether it is about adding images in text or using the text effects present in Canva, you have become a complete expert. We have tried to provide you all with information about every topic written in the table of contents, which will always be useful to you. Thank you!

FAQ :-

Ques 1. How can you add text to a pre-made image in Canva? 
Ans.  You will be very happy to know that in Canva you can add text to an already created image whenever you want, so learn how to add text to a pre-created image without any delay:

Step 1.  First of all, open Canva and select your favorite or blank template.
Step 2.  Upload the image on the template on which you want to add text.
 Step 3. Click the "Text" option in the sidebar and drag and drop a text element onto the image.
 Step 4. Double-click the element to edit the text and change the font, size, and color.
Step 5.  Drag and drop the text to the desired location.
 Step 6. Resize and rotate the text if necessary.
Step 7.  Now you do the most important thing which is, click on the text and hold down the “shift button” from your keyboard and click on the image, after this you just press the right button of the mouse and click on “group”. By doing this the text gets completely connected with the image.
 Step 8. Now you can save and download it.

Ques 2. What is the best font in Canva?
Ans. The best fonts in Canva are given below:-

• Helvetica.
• Josephine Sons
• Quick sand.
• robots

Ques 3. What are some good premium fonts for Canva?

Ans. If you want to master Canva, then you must know about some of its premium fonts, which provide a premium look to your design. Below you have been given a list of some of the best premium fonts of Canva, which are used by big graphic designers in their designs:

1. Montserrat
2. Proxima
3.  Helvetica
4. Avenir
5. Proxima Soft
6.  Brandon
7.  Gotham
8.  Baskerville
9.  Futura
10. Garamond

Ques 4. How do I edit text in Canvas?

Ans. To edit text in Canvas, follow these steps:-

1. First go to your Canvas course home page and then click on the “Edit” button.

2. You can scroll through the rich text editor to find the text you want to edit.

3. Then highlight that text.

4. Type your new text and change its color, size, etc.

5. Save or download your work.