To start we are looking at some of the most used keyboard shortcuts that over time will save you thousands of clicks! Open up a fresh canvas and get ready to save time!
Tip 1 – Shortcuts
Copy & Paste
Let’s start with an easy one, to copy a layer or picture select it with your mouse and then press the “Command ⌘” & “C” keys at the same time.
To past the same layer or image press the “Command ⌘” & “V” keys at the same time.
Undo
No matter how good of a designer you are you will always need to undo some changes! To undo a change in Canva hit the “Command ⌘” & “Z” keys.
Textbox
Need a next textbox? Simply press the letter “T” on your keyboard, and just like that, you’ve got a fresh textbox ready for your content.
Shapes
Time to throw some shapes. Just like our last tip to add a text box, adding a rectangle or circle is just as easy.
To create a new rectangle on your design simply press “R” on your keyboard. Need a circle instead? You guessed it, press “C” and you’ll have a perfect circle to use in your design.
Tip 2 – Creating drop shadow text
If you want to create text with a shadow to help draw in people’s attention you can do so easily!
To begin with, write out the text you want in the font you are using. Then select the textbox and duplicate it. You will then need to change the colour of the text otherwise the effect won’t fully work.
Now you’ve duplicated the text and changed the colour you need to send it back behind the main text box. With the layers in the correct order all you need to do is position it slightly to the left or right of the main text you wish to show.
You will now have an eye catching drop shadow on your text!
Tip 3 – Cut The Background
Looking for images but finding it hard to get one without a background? This tip is just for you!
When searching for your image add “+ cutout:true” at the end of your search. Canva will then only show you related assets that have already had the background removed.
Tip 4 – Magic Recommendations
If you remember iTunes you’ll remember Apple’s Genius feature, did you know you can do the same with images you find and like?
Once you’ve found an image you like hover over it. Click the 3 small dots in the top right of the image and click “See more like this”.
Hopefully you can put our top canva tips to good use! Let us know if you have any that we’ve not mentioned!