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USING CANVA SIDEBAR
The Canva Sidebar is present on the left side of the browser window.
The features of the Canva Sidebar are:
• Search: The search text box allows you to look for photos,
illustrations, or other items.
• Text: The text tab gives you options to add pre-formatted text
heads, sub-headings, and body text.
• Elements: This section is used to find photos, grids, frames, shapes,
lines, illustrations, icons, charts, etc.
Elements
The elements in Canva refer to shapes, photos, frames, lines, grids,
illustrations, icons, charts, etc. that can be added to the design.
To select an element:
Step 1: Click on the Elements tab.
Step 2: Select a category you want to search for the required element.
Step 3: Click and select the element to add it into the design area.
Formatting Text
Canva templates come with pre-defined text formats. But these formats are not rigid. The user can
format the text according to his/her requirement. When you select the text you want to edit, a top
bar appears with different formatting options to change size, font, color, effect, etc.
UPLOADING ELEMENTS
Canva allows you to upload and use your own elements, like images and logos.
To use your own elements:
Step 1: Click on Uploads tab in the Sidebar.
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