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Alignment | The arrangement of text or objects in relation to each other (e.g., left, center, right, or justified). |
Animation | Moving effects or transitions you can apply to elements in your design, like text or images. |
Background | The layer that covers the entire design space, typically the color or image behind the main content of the design. |
Brand Kit | A feature in Canva that helps you keep your colors, fonts, and logos consistent with your brand. |
Canvas | The blank space where you create your design. It’s the area where you place elements like text, images, and shapes. |
Collaboration | Working on a design with others in real-time by sharing a design link. |
Crop | To cut out a portion of an image or element. |
Design | The overall layout or creation that you make using Canva, such as a graphic, presentation, or poster. |
Download | Saving your design to your computer in various formats (e.g., PNG, JPEG, PDF). |
Element | Any object you add to your design, including text, photos, |
Filter | A preset effect that changes the look of an image, such as adjusting colors or brightness. |
Font | The style of the text. Different fonts give your design a different look and feel (e.g., bold, cursive, etc.). |
Graphic | Visual elements like illustrations, icons, or logos that can be added to your design. |
Icon | A small graphic or symbol used to represent an idea, action, or concept in your design. |
Layer | Refers to the positioning of elements in the design, such as foreground (top) or background (bottom). Elements can be moved forward or backward. |
Presentation Mode | Presentation Mode - A way to display your design in full-screen mode, typically used for presentations. |
Resize | Resize - To change the size of an element (text, image, etc.) within the design. |
Shapes | Simple geometric elements (circles, squares, triangles) that can be used for decoration or design structure. |
Share | Sending your design to others via email, a link, or directly posting on social media. |
Stock Photo | High-quality images that are available in Canva for use in designs. Some are free, and others may require payment or a subscription. |
. Template | A pre-designed layout that you can customize for your own use (e.g., posters, social media posts, presentations). s. |
Text Box | A space where you can type words, sentences, or paragraphs into your design. |
Transparency | Adjusting how see-through or opaque an element is in your design. |
Upload | To add your own images or files to Canva from your device to use in your designs. |