To resize a text box in Canva, you select the text box and drag its handles.
Resizing a text box in Canva is a straightforward process that helps you adjust the layout and fit your text perfectly within your design. Here's how you do it:
Steps to Resize a Text Box
Follow these simple steps to quickly adjust the width of your text box:
- Select the Text Box: First, you need to click directly on the text box you want to resize. Make sure the text box is selected; you'll see a bounding box appear around it.
- Check for Grouping: Ensure the text box is not grouped with any other elements. If it is, you might resize the entire group instead of just the text box. You can usually ungroup elements by right-clicking the group and selecting "Ungroup."
- Locate the Handles: Once selected, look for the white pill handles that appear along the sides of the text box. These handles are specifically designed for resizing.
- Drag to Resize: Click any of the white pill handles, and drag left or right to make the text box smaller or bigger. Dragging inwards will decrease the width, while dragging outwards will increase it.
Note: Resizing the width of a text box typically adjusts how the text wraps within that box. You generally don't drag up or down on the side handles; height often adjusts automatically based on the text content and box width.
Quick Tip
If you want to resize the text box and the text size simultaneously, you can use the corner handles (not mentioned in the specific reference, but a common Canva feature) or adjust the font size directly from the text editing options bar. However, the method described above specifically refers to adjusting the text box width relative to the text content.
By following these steps, you can easily control the width of your text boxes to improve the readability and aesthetic appeal of your Canva designs.
