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How Do I Add Text to a Photo in Canva?

Last updated on December 3, 2022 @ 5:23 pm

Adding text to photos is a great way to add context or caption to your images. And with Canva’s free online design tools, you can do this without any design experience!

There are two ways to add text to your images in Canva:

  1. Upload an image and click the “Add Text” button
  2. Upload an image of your choice and click on the “Add Text” button. This will open up a text box where you can type in your desired text. You can then format your text using the various options available.

  3. Click on the “Text” tab and select the “Add Heading” or “Add Subheading” button

Alternatively, you can click on the “Text” tab and select the “Add Heading” or “Add Subheading” button. This will also open up a text box for you to type in your desired text.

Formatting Your Text

Once you have added your text, you can format it using the following options:

PRO TIP: If you are planning on adding text to a photo in Canva, be aware that there are some potential risks. First, if you are not careful, you could end up with text that is difficult to read. Second, if you are not careful, you could end up with text that looks out of place.
  • Font: Choose from over 130 different fonts!
  • Size: You can change the size of your font by selecting from one of the preset sizes or by entering in a custom size.
  • Color: Choose from Canva’s wide range of colors or enter in a hex code to get exactly the color you want.

Editing Your Text Box

Once you have added and formatted your text, you can edit your text box using the following options:

  • Resize: To resize your text box, simply click and drag one of the corners of the box.
  • Rotate: To rotate your text box, hover over one of the corners of the box until you see a curved arrow, then click and drag to rotate.
Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

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