How to Wrap Text in Canva – Easy Text Formatting

In the following document, you will learn how to wrap text around shapes in Canva. It provides a detailed guide on how to position text creatively around different shapes, enhancing your designs with customized, visually appealing elements.
By following the simple steps outlined, you’ll be able to incorporate wrapped text that is easily adjustable and perfect for your projects.

Canva doesn’t offer traditional text-wrapping like in Word, but you can create similar effects using manual resizing and creative positioning.

1. Resize the Text Box

• Select your text box.

• Click and drag the white handles on the sides to adjust the width.

• As the width decreases, the text will automatically wrap to the next line.

2. Use the “Curve” Effect (Optional)

To wrap text around a circular shape:

• Select your text box.

• Go to Effects > Shape > Curve.

• Adjust the Curve slider to shape the text around your object.

3. Wrap Around Images or Shapes (Workaround)

• Place your image or shape.

• Use multiple text boxes placed strategically to mimic wrapping around the object.

• Adjust spacing, alignment, and line height for precision.

Extra Tip

For a more advanced layout, you can crop and duplicate images to create a “sandwich” effect, placing text between cropped image layers.

Step-by-Step Guide: How To Wrap Text in Canva

Step 1

Start by opening the Canva editor toolbar and clicking on Elements.

Step 2

Browse through the available options and select an image, shape, or any desired design element. For illustration purposes, we have selected an egg shape. You can select any shape you prefer.

Step 3

Click 'Text' button from the editor toolbar on the left

Step 4

Select 'Add Subheading' as shown in the screenshot below.

Step 5

After adding the subheading, go to the Effects button at the top.

Step 6

In the Effects section, change the text shape to Curve.

Step 7

Once this adjustment is made, fine-tune the curve size to suit your design needs and ensure it aligns with your layout.

Step 8

That's it. Your image with text wrapper around it is ready to use.

Pro-tips for to wrap text in Canva

1. Use the text box resize handles. Always adjust the width of the text box by dragging its edges. This ensures the text flows naturally and avoids awkward line breaks.

2. Check out Canva’s alignment tools Use Canva’s alignment and spacing tools to center or justify text for a clean and professional look. These tools help in balancing your wrapped text within the design.

3. Experiment with line spacing Adjust the line spacing settings to create the perfect balance between text blocks. This is especially useful when wrapping text around images or shapes.

Common pitfalls to avoid them when wrapping text in Canva

• Overcrowding text in a single box can create a cluttered design, so break the text into smaller sections and use multiple text boxes for better readability.

• Misaligned text with other design elements can make your layout look off; ensure you use Canva’s alignment guides to position text correctly with images or shapes.

• Using the wrong font size can make wrapped text look unbalanced, so scale your font size proportionally to the text box and overall design for a balanced, readable look.

Common FAQs to wrap text in Canva

1. Can I wrap text around shapes in Canva? Yes, you to position text around shapes by resizing and aligning text boxes. While there’s no direct text-wrapping tool, you can achieve this effect with careful placement.

2. Why doesn’t my text wrap properly in Canva? If text wrapping isn’t working as expected, make sure your text box is resized correctly. Check your font size and line spacing to maintain proper text flow.

3. Is text wrapping available on Canva’s free plan? Yes, you can wrap text in Canva using the free plan. However, advanced features like precise alignment tools might work better with Canva Pro. The process remains similar across all versions

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