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Do you use Canva to create graphics? Then be sure to check out these 10 tricks that will help you work faster and more efficiently than ever.
- Add text – Did you realize you don’t need to add text by selecting it from the menu? Just click T.
- Add a square – Want to add a rectangle? You don’t have to look for it in the menu. Press R, and it will appear on the screen.
- Scale the image proportionally – Do you want your square to be bigger and still be a square and not a rectangle? You can hold down the ALT key and drag the design elements to scale them proportionally.
- Add a line to your design – All you have to do is click on the L, and a line will appear.
- Add a circle – Just like a square, you can also add a circle. Press C.
- Group Graphics – Press Ctrl/Cmd+G to group the selected items directly.
- Ungroup Items – Shift + Cmd/Ctrl + G to separate items.
- Add Notes to Your Design – Do you come up with a lot of ideas when designing? Then add a sticky note by pressing S and immediately jot down your idea.
- Remove Background – You can remove the background, but this option is only available in Canva PRO. Create a project, upload a photo, click on the uploaded photo, select Edit Image and select Background Removal.
- Front/Back Elements – Are you working on a lot of elements in your project and their place is constantly changing? Use these shortcuts: Forward: Ctrl/Cmd + ] , Backward: Ctrl/Cmd + [ .
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