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How Do I Change Formatting in Canva?

Published in Canva Formatting 3 mins read

To change formatting in Canva, you'll typically interact with the text box and the formatting options that appear in the toolbar. Here's a breakdown of common formatting changes:

Changing Font, Size, and Style

  1. Select the Text Box: Click on the text box you want to modify.
  2. Access Formatting Options: A toolbar will appear at the top of the Canva interface (or at the bottom on mobile devices).
  3. Font Selection:
    • Tap the existing font name in the toolbar.
    • A list of available fonts will appear. Scroll through and choose the font you prefer.
  4. Font Size:
    • Use the "+" and "-" buttons next to the font size number to increase or decrease the font size.
    • Alternatively, you can directly type in the desired font size.
  5. Font Style (Bold, Italics, Underline):
    • Look for the "B" (bold), "I" (italics), and "U" (underline) icons in the toolbar.
    • Click these icons to apply or remove the corresponding style to the selected text. Note that some fonts may not support bold or italics.

Changing Text Alignment, Color, and Spacing

  1. Select the Text Box: Click on the text box you want to format.
  2. Text Alignment:
    • Look for the alignment icons (left, center, right, justify) in the toolbar.
    • Click the desired alignment option.
  3. Text Color:
    • Click on the color icon (usually displays the current text color).
    • A color palette or color picker will appear. Choose the new color for your text.
  4. Spacing:
    • Click the "Spacing" option. This will usually open a submenu or a new set of controls.
    • Adjust the "Letter spacing" to change the space between individual characters.
    • Adjust the "Line spacing" to change the space between lines of text.

Applying Font Weight (If Available)

  1. Tap the text box.
  2. Tap Font.
  3. Select a font that has an arrow (this indicates different weights are available).
  4. Highlight the text you want to have a different font weight.
  5. In the pop up, tap Format.
  6. Tap Bold to update the text. Tap Bold again to return to the regular format. Note: Not all fonts offer varying font weights beyond regular and bold.

Other Formatting Options

Depending on the specific Canva element and your subscription level, you may find other formatting options like:

  • Effects: Shadows, outlines, glows, and other visual effects.
  • Animations: Animated text effects.
  • Lists: Creating bulleted or numbered lists.
  • Transparency: Adjusting the opacity of the text.

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