How To Highlight Words In Canva – Text Emphasis Made Easy

This document provides a step-by-step process for highlighting text within a Canva project.

The guide will help users select a project, add and modify text, apply effects, and customize the text background with ease.

Step-by-Step Guide: How To Highlight Words In Canva

Step 1

Select the existing project you wish to work on by clicking on it.

Step 2

Navigate to the toolbar, click on 'Text', and add a text box.

Step 3

Resize the text box as per your requirement.

Step 4

Proceed to the toolbar above and click on 'Effects'. You will find various effect styles here.

Step 5

Look for an option called 'Background' and click on it. You can adjust the roundness to your preference.

Step 6

Additionally, you can modify the sharpness and transparency of the background. You also have the option to change the background color.

Step 7

Choose the background colors according to your needs. Once everything is set, your highlighted text is ready.

Pro-tips for highlighting words in Canva

1. Use the Text Box tool and apply a background color to the text to make words stand out.

2. Combine different font styles and weights with highlighted text to create emphasis and improve readability.

3. Use gradients or subtle shadow effects along with the highlight for a more visually appealing design.

Common pitfalls & how to avoid them while highlighting words in Canva

1. Overusing bright colors can make the text look too loud stick to subtle shades that still attract attention.

2. Not ensuring good contrast between the highlighted word and background always check legibility.

3. Forgetting to align the highlighted text properly with the overall design keep the layout clean and balanced.

Common FAQs for highlighting words in Canva

1. Can I use custom colors to highlight text in Canva?
   Yes, Canva allows you to use custom colors for text highlights by selecting Custom under the color options and entering the desired hex code.

2. Can I highlight only part of a word in Canva?
   No, Canva currently allows highlighting only entire words, not parts of a word. However, you can use multiple text boxes for creative highlighting.

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