Canva_User_Guide_Presentation_topics.pptx

canva topics

1. Canva User Guide A Comprehensive Presentation

2. What is Canva? An easy-to-use graphic design platform Create branded visual content like social media graphics, posters, and flyers Available online in your browser Download as image, PDF, or share online

3. Logging into Canva Check your inbox for Canva welcome email Accept the invitation and open Canva Login with institutional credentials (e.g., Google sign-in)

4. Choosing a Template Go to your team/organization folder Select a preferred template Click 'Use this template' to make a copy

5. The Canva Editor Elements: photos, frames, shapes, lines Text tab: add headings, subheadings, body text Background tab: choose colors or images Uploads tab: upload your own images/logos Folder: access designs, favorites, and shared items Resize: change design dimensions All changes save automatically

6. Using the Sidebar Search: find photos, illustrations, templates Elements: grids, icons, charts, shapes Text: choose fonts and text combinations Background: solid colors, gradients, images Uploads: add your own media

7. Editing Text Highlight text to edit Change size, font, color, alignment, and spacing Use brand fonts if available

8. Working with Backgrounds & Uploads Background tab for solid colors or images Upload tab for custom graphics and logos Option to delete uploaded files

9. Saving & Downloading Designs Available formats: JPG, PNG, PDF (Standard/Print) Download and share directly from Canva

10. Sharing Your Design Share by email: invite team members Share on social media directly Share the link (view or edit access) Embed public designs on websites