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How Do I Add an Overlay in Canva?

Last updated on September 27, 2022 @ 4:38 pm

When you want to add an extra special touch to your Canva design, an overlay can be the perfect element! Overlays are semi-transparent images or text that can be placed over your design. This guide will show you how to add an overlay in Canva, as well as how to style text using HTML tags.

To add an overlay to your design:

1. Open up your design in Canva. 2. Click on the element you want to add the overlay to.

3. In the top toolbar, click on the “Overlay” icon (it looks like a square with a circle in the middle). 4. A popup menu will appear with all of the different overlays you can choose from. Select the one you want and it will be added to your design!

If you want to style text using HTML tags, simply select the text you want to style and then click on the “” icon in the top toolbar. This will bring up a popup menu with all of the different HTML tags you can use. Select the ones you want and then click “OK” – your text will now be styled!

PRO TIP: This article contains instructions on how to add an overlay in Canva, but does not mention the potential risks of doing so. Overlays can be used to add text or images to a photo, but if not done correctly, they can ruin the photo. Be sure to follow the instructions carefully and check your work before saving the final version.

Adding an overlay in Canva is a great way to add an extra special touch to your design. And by styling text using HTML tags, you can make sure your text looks just the way you want it to.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.