How to Highlight Words in Canva
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Here's how to highlight words in Canva
- Launch an existing Canva design from your dashboard.
- Select the text element you want to highlight by clicking on it.
- Navigate to the 'Effects' option in the toolbar above your selected text.
- Wait for the text effects panel to appear on the left side of your screen.
- Browse through the effects panel and find the 'Background' option.
- Click the 'Background' button to apply the highlighting effect to your text.
- Observe the three adjustment sliders and color selector that appear below the Background option.
- Fine-tune your highlight using the roundness, spread, and transparency sliders.
- Click the color box to open the color selection panel for your highlight.
- Choose your desired highlight color and watch it update in real-time on your text.
- Click 'Share' to save your design with the newly highlighted text.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can highlight specific words by first selecting only the text you want to highlight within your text box. Simply click and drag to select the desired words, then apply the background effect. This allows you to create emphasis on particular words while leaving the rest of your text unchanged.
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