Creating Designs with Canva

There are a variety of Canva design templates that you can use. You can create flyers, timelines, presentations, and more. Use the menu to learn how to create and share a Canva design.

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How to Create a Canva Design

There are two ways to create a Canva design:

1. Hover over Templates and select on of the template designs.
2. Select Create a design and select a design type.

When creating your Canva, you will utilize the tool menu shown below.

1. Templates: Choose from a variety of pre-made templates for your design.
2. Elements: Add grids, charts, frames, shapes, or gradients to your design.
3. Uploads: Upload a .jpg, .png, .gif, or .svg file to your design.
4. Text: Select from different text styles and frame options.
5. More: Add more elements, such as images, audio, videos, etc.

Premium elements are available to purchase one time or through a subscription. Without purchasing, these elements will include a watermark when viewed.

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How to Share a Canva Design

To share your design, select Share from the top navigation bar.

The share menu will appear, giving you many options to share your Canva.