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How Do I Align a Group of Objects in Canva?

Published in Canva Design Alignment 2 mins read

Aligning objects in Canva is a simple process that helps create a clean and organized design. You can easily align a group of elements relative to each other or to the page.

Steps to Align a Group of Objects

To align multiple objects in Canva, follow these steps:

  1. Select the objects: Click and drag a selection box around all the elements you want to align, or hold down Shift and click on each object individually. You can also click the Select multiple option if available.

  2. Access the Align options: Once multiple objects are selected, an "Align" option will appear in the toolbar at the top of the editor. Click on this button.

  3. Choose your alignment: A menu will appear with various alignment options. According to the reference, you can find options under "align elements" and "hit the set the center button" to align them all together.

    • Common alignment choices include:
      • Left: Aligns objects to the leftmost edge of the selected group or page.
      • Center: Aligns objects along their horizontal center.
      • Right: Aligns objects to the rightmost edge.
      • Top: Aligns objects to the top edge.
      • Middle: Aligns objects along their vertical middle.
      • Bottom: Aligns objects to the bottom edge.
      • Tidy Up: (If applicable) Automatically aligns and evenly spaces objects.

Choosing an option like "Center" (horizontal) or "Middle" (vertical), or even "Tidy Up" if you want even spacing, will adjust the positions of the selected objects based on your choice. As mentioned in the reference, clicking a centering button under "align elements" can align them "all together like that."

  • Tip: Using the "Tidy Up" feature is often the quickest way to arrange multiple objects both horizontally and vertically with even spacing.

Why Use Alignment?

  • Visual Harmony: Creates a professional and polished look.
  • Readability: Helps guide the viewer's eye through the design.
  • Efficiency: Quickly arranges elements without manual dragging.

By following these steps, you can easily align a group of objects in your Canva design, improving its overall structure and appeal.

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