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How to Use Canva Presentations

Make visually appealing presentations that'll stand out among others using Canva.

Canva, a graphic design platform, is gaining a lot of traction as a design tool. Its basic premise – it’s just as easy to use for non-designers. You don’t need to be an expert in graphic designing to use Canva, and that is one of the main reasons behind its popularity.

With design becoming one of the hottest commodities for just about every field, Canva makes it accessible to everyone. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a marketer, influencer, or a blogger, you can use Canva to make fetching content for social media, posters, graphics, design your own business cards even. If you’ve got even a little eye for design, Canva can help you cut down on the costs of hiring professional designers.

But did you know you can also use it to make just as engaging and stimulating presentations? Whether you want to make presentations for a professional environment or personal use (like a birthday surprise), Canva Presentations have got you covered. Let’s dive right into it!

Getting Started

Canva offers a web app you can immediately start using on your desktop without having to download anything. Unfortunately, the web app is your only option as there is no desktop app. So you need an internet connection to work with Canva as it stores all your work on its servers.

Canva also has a mobile app for iPhone and Android, which you can use on the go. But when getting started, using the web app is the best course of action.

Go to canva.com and create a free account. Click the ‘Sign Up’ button to create a new account.

You can sign up with your Google account, Facebook account, or your email address.

Canva has a freemium structure, so you can use it for free with limited features or get a Pro or Enterprise subscription for complete access. It also offers a 30-day free trial to its Pro features, so you can try it out before deciding whether you want to convert to a paid user.

Now, from the Canva home page, click the ‘Presentations’ button under the Design anything banner. If you can’t find the option, you can also search for ‘Presentation’ from the search bar.

There are plenty of size options to choose from when creating a presentation. Let’s stick with the standard size ‘1920 x 1080 px’ here.

One of the things that makes Canva so easy to use for everyone is the sheer number of templates. The assortment of templates in existence ensures that you’ll find something to match your needs. But if not, you can also start with a blank slate and create your presentation from scratch.

For this guide, we are selecting a template for the presentation. Before selecting a template, you can see what it has to offer by clicking the three-dot menu and selecting ‘Preview this template’.

Click ‘Use this template’ to select the template if you like it or go back and select another.

Editing the Presentation

The template will load into the editing interface. Canva has an eerily easy editing interface. Let’s navigate the interface first. Below the slide is the thumbnail view where you can see all the slides in thumbnails side by side.

To turn off the thumbnail view, click the on/ off toggle (arrow).

Click the grid view button to switch views.

The grid view is helpful when there are a lot of slides in your presentation. Using grid view, you can get an overview of them all. You can also rearrange the slides by dragging and dropping slides into a new position. Click the ‘Grid View’ button again to switch back.

Click the ‘Notes’ option to add notes to the presentation that you can use for reference while presenting.

The name of the presentation can be edited from the top-most toolbar.

Now, on the left is the toolbar that houses all the tools for editing the design elements in the presentation.

When you’re using a template, almost all of the elements can be selected and edited. You can delete an element, change color, font (for text). To select an element, hover over it. The part of that element will be highlighted in blue. Click it to select it.

Another toolbar will appear above the slide with editing options specific to the element you have selected. Depending on the element, you can change it’s color, font, font size.

When you click the color option, a palette for document colors will appear above, followed by available default colors. For free users, only limited color options are available. If you have a Brand Kit (available only for Canva Pro users), that palette will also appear here.

Click on the ‘Elements’ option on the left toolbar to add elements like photos, videos, graphics, audio, charts, etc. to your presentation.

To add photos, videos, or audio from your computer, click the ‘Uploads’ button. Then, click the ‘Upload media’ button to select content. Any media you previously uploaded will also be available here.

You can also add animations to individual elements or the entire page. Select an element and click the ‘Animate’ button.

‘Element animations’ will open. To switch to page animations, click the ‘Page Animations’ tab.

Presenting your Presentation

Once your presentation is complete comes the main part – presenting it. Canva offers a lot of options for your finished presentation. You can present it right from Canva or publish or download it for various platforms.

To publish it elsewhere or download it, click the ‘three-dot’ menu on the top-right corner.

A list of options will appear. You can download it onto your computer, or as a PowerPoint presentation, share a link to the presentation, publish it as a website, embed it on your website, and much more. You can also record it while presenting with a voiceover.

To present straight from Canva, click the ‘Present’ button.

Click the drop-down menu below ‘Type’ and select how you want to present it.

There are three options to choose from: ‘Standard’ – where you present at your own pace, ‘Autoplay’ – where the presentation advances automatically, and ‘Presenter View’ – where you can view your notes and upcoming slides, but the rest of the people cannot. Presenter View is best used when you’re presenting on a projector.

After selecting the type, click the ‘Present’ button.

Bonus Tips for your Presentation

While presenting the presentation on Canva, you can add special effects to enhance the performance with some keyboard shortcuts. All you need to do is press the associated key with each effect to bring it into action. Press the same key to stop it. You can also press multiple keys to add 2 or more special effects. With these effects, your presentation is bound to stand out to your audience and be memorable.

Drumroll : Add a drumroll before a slide by pressing the key ‘D’ before a big reveal.

Confetti : Add a shower of confetti to celebrate something with the key ‘C’ .

Countdown : Add a countdown from ‘1-9’ by pressing one of the keys.

Quiet : Bring a 🤫 emoji to screen to hush your audience with the ‘Q’ key.

Bubbles : Press down the ‘O’ key to bring bubbles on the screen.

Blur : Build tension and add drama to the atmosphere by blurring the screen with the key ‘B’.

Presentations are a huge part of professional life, whether you’re presenting to your clients, doing a webinar, promoting your brand, to name a few. With Canva, you can make presentations that’ll leave a long-lasting impact but won’t take long to make.

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Canva recently introduced new tools to create docs, whiteboards, videos, websites, and presentations. As such, you no longer need to rely on traditional software solutions like Google Slides, PowerPoint, or Keynote to create an upcoming business presentation. You can easily create presentations in Canva using its familiar suite of editing tools.

Canva offers real-time collaboration, several export options, a present tool, AI add-ons, and much more to make a professional PPT. Canva also lets you make instant presentations with pre-filed slides. Without further ado, let’s get started.

Pick Up an Aspect Ratio and Template

Before you start, make sure to pick a relevant aspect ratio for your presentation. If it’s a traditional PPT, go with a 16:9 aspect ratio. If you plan to show your PPT on mobile, use the 9:16 aspect ratio.

Tablet users can start with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Canva also offers some ready-to-use templates to get started. We highly recommend starting with a template to save some time.

You can also filter templates via style, theme, feature, and color. For example, you can check company, marketing, corporate, marketing, school, and other templates. Most templates are free to use, while some may require a Canva Premium subscription.  

Under templates, you also find an option to create instant presentations. You can enter a prompt and check Canva’s suggestions to get started.

Customize a Page With Editing Features

Once you pick up a template, you have the option to add all pages to your presentations. You can click ‘Apply all pages’ and check every slide at the bottom. You can always select a slide and hit delete to remove it from your presentation.

Canva lets you change every aspect of the template with different text styles, filters, and image editing tools. You can change color, tweak transparency, copy style, and more.

We suggest spending some time with editing tools to customize your Canva presentation and add some personal touches.

Add Graphics, Stickers, and Images

Your presentation will not seem as interesting without graphics, stickers, images, and videos. Unlike Google Slides or PowerPoint, you don’t need to import media files to Canva to complete your slides. You can easily add relevant elements from the sidebar.

Step 1: Open a slide in your Canva presentation.

Step 2: Select Elements from the sidebar. Add graphics, icons, stickers, tables, videos, and more.

Step 3: You can explore the AI image generator and turn your creative ideas into images and videos with a single click.

You can add simple descriptions and even turn generated images into videos. Canva also offers a long list of graphics packs in several categories. The possibilities are endless here. It’s up to you to make a compelling slide using useful tools.

Tweak Page Animation

Once you create a page, tweak its animation to make a smooth transition between pages.

Step 1: Select a slide in Canva.

Step 2: Click Animate at the top.

Step 3: Check basic, exaggerated, photo movement, and other animation types from the left sidebar.

You can also tweak the animation intensity, which is great.

Add Presenter Notes

Do you plan to present your Canva PPT on a video conference? You can add notes to each slide so they appear during the Presenter view (more on that later).

When you create a PPT, select a slide and hit Notes at the bottom. Enter your notes that you want to remember or talk about during a video meeting.

Collaborate and Edit in Real Time

Similar to Google Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint, Canva lets you share and edit a presentation in real time. You can take inputs from your colleagues and create a share-worthy presentation in no time.

Step 1: When you are done making changes to your presentation, click Share at the top.

Step 2: Enter people, groups, or your team. Expand the collaboration link menu and select Anyone with the link.

Step 3: Expand the permission menu and select Can edit.

You can also share a link with view or comment-only permission. Select the Copy link and share it with your co-workers.

Enable Presenter View

Presenter view is a thoughtful touch from Canva to give presentations over a Google Meet or Teams call.

You can open a presentation in Canva and select Present at the top. Click Presenter View and check two windows opening up on your computer.

One window shows your presentation with notes open on the sidebar. Another window displays the current slide you are sharing with others over a call.

Download and Share Your Presentation

As expected, Canva gives several options to share and export your presentation. When you complete your presentation, click Share in the top-right corner and expand Download.

You can convert a presentation to PDF, PPTX (Microsoft PowerPoint compatible), MP4, JPG, PNG and SVG formats. Check our dedicated post if you wish to print your Canva presentation .

Use Canva Like a Pro

Canva has done a solid job, granting users access to rich tools to create a convincing presentation. We can’t wait to see how the Australian startup enhances our PPT experience with AI features in the future. Speaking of which, we would love to see a feature similar to ‘Design Ideas from Microsoft PowerPoint’ on Canva. Do let us know if you use Canva for presentations in the comments below.

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Last updated on 07 January, 2024

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How to Create the Perfect Professional Presentation in Canva

You may not need Microsoft PowerPoint! Canva can help you make professional presentations in half the time.

These days there's a lot of options for creating workplace presentations, ranging from old-school classics like Microsoft PowerPoint to relative newcomers like Google Slides. Another platform that you can use to create a presentation is Canva.

As a template design site where you can craft beautiful documents, Canva makes the act of creating presentations as simple as Google Slides---perhaps even simpler. Here's how to design a workplace presentation in Canva.

Step 1: Launch Canva

If you don't have an account with Canva yet, check out our rundown on what the site is and what it's good for . If you already have an account, log in and go to your homepage.

Under  Create a design , click  Presentation .

You can also look for  Presentation in the search bar, under the sign that says  Design anything .

After you click on  Presentation , you'll be taken to a blank workspace. Like all Canva's workspaces, you'll see a collection of pre-made templates along the left-hand side.

If you want to create a presentation from the ground up, you can. We've already got a great tutorial on how to create a resume from scratch using Canva , and it uses very similar principals.

If you're creating this presentation for work, however---and you're short on time---then it's probably best to go with a template.

Canva divides these templates based upon their stated purpose, ranging from creative applications to pitch decks. For this tutorial, let's go to the  Professional Presentation section, as it has templates that are well suited for our purpose. Pick one that you like.

Once you click on a design, you'll see a bunch of different pages displayed along your sidebar. Each of these pages has a slightly different layout, but they all use similar elements and color schemes.

Step 2: Pick a Page Design, Change Your Text

The great thing about Canva is that there's no order in which these individual pages have to be arranged. You can use one or several designs multiple times, back-to-back, or never use them at all.

To apply a design to your first page, simply click on your blank workspace so the page is active. Then click on one of the premade designs sitting to the left. Canva will automatically load it into the page and you can begin modifying.

For this tutorial, I've decided to pick a design that would work well as a title page. By clicking on the individual text boxes within this page, I can erase the placeholder text and put down my own.

If you want to further adjust the size, color, weight, and spacing, you can do so in the  Text editing box, seen here highlighted in red.

Step 3: Adjust Your Visual Elements

Having the right text---but not too much text---is one of the most important things you can consider when you're putting together your presentation. Making sure the visual elements match up is really important too.

In Canva, you can keep or delete however many graphic elements you want. You can also move them around.

To  Delete an element, click on it so its bounding box shows up. Press Delete .

To  Move an element, click and drag it around the page.

If you want to change the color of an element, go to the color swatch icon at the top of the screen. You can pick a color swatch from the premade palette, or you can choose a custom color with the color picker by clicking on the  + .

Step 4: Add Page Notes

One of the last things that you'll want to add to your page is your presentation notes. Notes are not required, of course, but they can help you remember what you're going to say, especially if you're presenting in front of a group.

To add notes in Canva, go to the top right-hand corner of your page and click on the  Add notes icon, seen here in red. When you do, another pop-up box will emerge.

Start typing your notes into the box. There's a word limit, of course, but we doubt you'll run over it. When you're done, click  Save .

Step 5: Add a New Page

The whole point of slideshows is that you're showing off a series of pages. If you just had one page, for example, it would technically be a poster, so chances are high you'll want to add more.

After you finish your first page, go to the bottom of your workspace and click on  +Add a new page . Canva will add another page to your presentation.

If you want to switch this page to a different style, go to the page designs on the left-hand side of your screen. Click on the one that you want.

Once you create more than one page, you might want to label them to keep your workspace organized.

To label your pages, go to the top left-hand corner of your active page where you see the dotted line. Click on it and start typing. From there you'll be able to enter a new title.

If you're not happy with this new page at all, you can delete the whole thing. At the top right-hand corner of the page, you'll see a trash can icon. Click on it.

Did you hit delete by accident, or have you changed your mind? No worries: just use the  Undo button in the top left-hand corner of your workspace.

Step 6: Add a Graph

One of the best features about Canva is its ability to easily insert graphs into your presentation. It then allows you to customize those graphs to your needs.

To add a graph, find a page design that has a graph in it. Once that page is applied to your presentation, double-click on the graph inside that page so its bounding box lights up.

In the left-hand toolbar, you'll see your graph controls emerge. At the top of those controls is a dropdown menu showing you what type of graph you're using. Beneath that is a list of items, along with their values.

To change the name of these items, click on each individual box and start typing. To change the values, click on the box and insert the appropriate number.

Every time you change these values, Canva will automatically update your graph in real time, so you can see how it looks.

If you want to change the style of the graph you're using, click on the dropdown menu and choose another. Canva will automatically change the appearance of your graph while keeping your values intact.

Finally, you can also adjust the color of your graph.

Make sure your graph's bounding box is active, then go to your Edit controls in the top left-hand corner of your screen, seen here in red. Start experimenting with them to get the right effect.

Step 7: Check Your Presentation and Add Transitions

As you wrap things up, you'll want to check your presentation for errors. You might also want to add transitions between your pages.

To add transitions, go to the  Present button at the top right-hand corner of your screen. Click on the icon.

When you click on that icon, Canva will open up a dropdown menu where you can pick the Transition style that you want.

After you choose your  Transition style , you can also choose your  Type . Type allows you to control the speed at which your presentation plays.

When you have all these things squared away, click on the blue  Present button to watch your slideshow play out. It will take you to a full-screen version of it, where you can scan for errors.

When you're done checking your presentation for errors, press the  Escape key to exit out of the window. Make any changes that you need to---if applicable---then finalize the design.

Step 8: Download Your Presentation for Work

Once your presentation is finished, you're ready to download. To download your presentation---or use it in another format---click on the dropdown menu beside the Present button.

Most of these options are free-to-use with a basic account, but for those that aren't, you'll see a gold "crown" symbol beside it. There's also a ton of options, ranging from downloading the file, emailing it to your coworkers, or embedding the file on another platform.

And that's it. You're done.

Ace That Slideshow Presentation

Now that you've seen how to put together a workplace presentation in Canva, you can start exploring. There's a lot of customization options, so it's best if you fiddle with those settings yourself.

Looking for other things you can design? Here's how to create a cover letter with Canva .

Canva Presentations: How to Create and Share Them

Canva may not be your first thought for creating a presentation. However, this popular web-based design tool offers a robust slideshow feature set. We’ll walk through how to create a Canva presentation, present it to your audience, and share it using a variety of methods.

Create a Canva Presentation

If you’ve never made a presentation with Canva, don’t worry. This online graphic design application goes beyond creating images and crafting infographics. Canva makes it super easy to create and set up a presentation for your audience.

On the Canva home page, select Presentations below the Search bar. Then, choose a slideshow size or Canva presentation template to get started.

Note : If you’re using Canva Docs , you can also convert your document to a presentation by selecting Convert at the top. Follow the prompts, and you’ll see your presentation open in the Canva editor.

Once in the Canva editor, use the menu on the left side to add slide elements. You can select or drag items like shapes, images, or text boxes onto your slides.

You can also edit or remove a slide element by selecting it and using the tools that display near the item or in the top toolbar. For example, you can change the style of text or transparency of an image.

Be sure to check out the full set of Canva presentation tools in the editor. You can add animations, insert slide transitions, use the grid view to rearrange presentation slides, and more.

Set Up the Presentation

After you tap your creativity to make an attractive and informative presentation, you can add notes, clock your speaking time, and adjust the slide durations.

Add Presenter Notes

To add presenter notes to a slide, select Notes in the bottom toolbar. Then, type your note in the panel that displays on the left. You can then move to your other slides and add notes the same way.

When you finish, deselect Notes in the toolbar.

Use the Timer

If you’d like to time your presentation, you can use the built-in countdown Timer feature. Select Timer in the bottom toolbar to display the timer. By default, the timer is set for five minutes, but you can change this using the plus and minus buttons.

Press the Play button to start the countdown, the Pause button to temporarily stop the timer, and the Reset button to restart the timer.

To close the Timer, deselect Timer in the toolbar.

Set the Slide Duration

Maybe you’re using Autoplay (described below) and would like to display particular slides for a longer or shorter time. You can adjust the slide duration for each or all slides in two different ways in Canva.

Use the Duration Slider

Expand the bottom section by selecting the Show Pages arrow. Then, choose Duration on the left to see the default timing for each slide.

Select a slide thumbnail (page) and hover your cursor over the left or right side of it to display the duration slider. Then, drag the slider in or out to shorten or lengthen the duration.

When you finish, deselect Duration in the toolbar and optionally use the Hide Pages arrow to minimize the bottom section.

Use the Timing Feature

Another way to change the duration of a slide is by using the Timing option at the top of the editor. Select a slide to see its duration and choose the current timing to enter a new duration, or use the slider to adjust it.

You can also turn on the toggle to apply the new duration to all pages (slides) in the presentation.

To close the Timing tool, deselect it in the top toolbar.

Show a Canva Presentation

The great thing about creating a presentation in Canva is that you can present from it as well. If you prefer not to download and present using a different application, you have a few options to show your slideshow directly from Canva.

When you’re ready to present or practice your presentation, select Present on the top right. You’ll then see the options below.

Present in Full Screen Mode

Choose the Present full screen option to enter presentation mode. You’ll see your presentation consume your entire screen and have controls at the bottom.

Use the arrows on the left to move through the slides and the controls on the right to zoom, interact, use shortcuts, or exit full-screen mode.

Use Presenter View

To see your notes and controls on one screen with your presentation on another for your audience, choose Presenter view .

Your screen shows the time, a count-up timer, and other controls for a countdown, AutoPlay, and the font size for your notes.

You can drag the other screen wherever needed for your audience to view.

Present and Record

Maybe you want to incorporate your smiling face into your presentation. For this, pick the Present and record option to record yourself live as the presentation plays. You can then share the whole presentation as if you’re in the same room.

Note : This feature is currently only available when using the Google Chrome web browser.

You’ll see your face appear in a circle on the bottom left of the presentation. You can use the Pause and End recording buttons at the top to control the recording as well as see your presenter notes.

When you finish, you’ll see a link that you can copy and have the option to download the recorded presentation immediately.

Use Autoplay

Like Autoplay for a PowerPoint presentation, this is one more way to present a slideshow using Canva. With Autoplay, you can start the presentation and let it play on its own. This is ideal for kiosk presentations or when you are unable to present yourself.

When you choose Autoplay , the presentation begins and moves through each slide using the Durations you set (explained earlier). You can also manually control the presentation if needed using the same tools as the Present Full Screen option.

Share a Canva Presentation

Along with or instead of actually presenting a slideshow with Canva, you can share it in a variety of ways. Whether you want to collaborate with your team, download the file to your device, or pop the presentation up on social media, Canva has you covered.

Select Share in the top right corner and then choose one of the following ways to share.

Collaborate With Others

Maybe you want to work on the final presentation with a team member or coworker. You can grant access to others and provide them with a collaboration link.

Enter the people, groups, teams, or email addresses in the People with access field. Then, open the Collaboration link drop-down menu and pick Anyone with link to provide access.

Download a Presentation

If you’d like to save your presentation to your device or download it as a Microsoft PowerPoint file, this is easy too.

Select Download and use the File type drop-down to pick PDF, PPTX, GIF, PNG, or another format.

You can then choose to flatten the PDF, include notes, or download only certain pages (slides).

Share on Social Media

Want to post your presentation directly to Facebook, Instagram, or another social media network? Select Share on social , choose the location, and follow the subsequent prompts to sign in and set up the social media post.

More Sharing Options

If you don’t see the sharing avenue you want, don’t despair because there are even more. Select More at the bottom of the Share menu.

You’ll then see sections for Share, Social, Save, Messaging, Design, and More Options giving you a ton of sharing methods. As examples, you can obtain a public link, send it to your phone, get an embed code for your blog, upload it to Dropbox or Google Drive, send it to Slack or WhatsApp, and more.

Will You Create a Presentation in Canva?

Now that you know the basics, are you going to use Canva for your next presentation? If so, let us know what you think of the tools and features. For doing even more, check out how to blur a face in a photo using Canva .

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How to Present Canva Presentation with Notes

Canva is a popular graphic design platform that makes it easy for anyone to create professional presentations. One of the handy features of Canva is the ability to add speaker notes to your presentation slides. These notes allow presenters to add cues, detailed information, or a script to help guide the presentation.

In this blog post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about adding, formatting, and presenting speaker notes with your Canva presentations.

Adding Speaker Notes in Canva

Adding notes in Canva is simple. Here are the steps:

• Open your Canva presentation and ensure you’re in editing mode
• Select the slide you want to add notes to
• Click on the “Notes” tab at the bottom left of the screen
• A notes panel will open up on the left side
• Give your notes section a title at the top
• Below the title, type out any notes you want for that particular slide
• Click through each slide and add notes following the same process

You can add quite extensive notes in the notes section. Feel free to be as brief or detailed as you need to guide your presentation effectively.

Formatting Speaker Notes for Readability

Since you’ll be referring to your speaker notes during your presentation, ensure they are formatted for quick readability:

• Use bullet points instead of long paragraphs
• Leave plenty of white space between bullet points
• Use formatting like bold and italics to make key points stand out
• Write notes in a large enough text size to read from a distance
• Number bullet points to keep information organized

Well-formatted speaker notes act as signposts during your presentation, guiding you slide by slide.

Accessing Presenter View in Canva

To view your slides and notes while presenting, you need to use Canva’s Presenter View. Here’s how:

• Click on the “Present” button in the top right of the editor
• Select “Presenter View” from the dropdown menu
• Audience view: Shows slides in standard view
• Presenter view: Displays notes and upcoming slides

In Presenter View, you can see your notes as well as slide thumbnails showing you what’s coming up next in the presentation. You can also resize the notes section as needed.

Downloading Canva Presentation with Notes

For a physical copy of your presentation including speaker notes, you can download your Canva presentation deck:

• Click on the “Share” button in the top right
• Select “Download”
• Choose “PDF” or “PowerPoint” format
• Tick the box for “Include notes”
• Click “Download”

This will save a copy of your presentation containing the notes to your device for printing or offline access.

Presentation Tips When Using Speaker Notes

Here are some best practices for delivering great presentations using Canva speaker notes:

Practice and Memorize Key Points

• Thoroughly practice your presentation with notes to get comfortable with the flow
• Memorize key statistics, facts, quotes, and statements
• Use notes as a guide, not a script to be read verbatim

Maintain Audience Connection

• Make strong eye contact with your audience
• Project confidence through body language and vocal variety
• Read notes sparingly without losing audience engagement

Use Notes Strategically

• Place notes to the side to maintain visual connection with the audience
• Glance quickly back to notes between key points
• Let the conversation flow naturally instead of relying heavily on notes

Following these tips will help you come across as an assured, compelling presenter even when using Canva notes.

Presenting Like a Pro with Canva Speaker Notes

With Canva’s seamless integration of speaker notes into presentations, delivering key information in a dynamic way is easier than ever.

Well-prepared Canva presentation notes help presenters stay on topic, expand on key points, and present data effectively. Formatted notes combined with Canva’s versatile Presenter View gives speakers the confidence to engage audiences and drive their message home.

So don’t be afraid to use notes in your next Canva presentation! With practice and the right techniques, speaker notes can help take your presenting skills to the next level.

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Canva is a popular graphic design platform that allows users to create stunning designs for various purposes. One of its useful features is the ability to add notes to your designs, which can be helpful when collaborating with others or presenting your work. However, some users may not know how to access these notes on the Canva mobile app.

To see notes on the Canva mobile app, users can follow a few simple steps. First, they need to open the Canva app and select the design they want to view. Then, they can tap the “…” icon in the top right corner of the screen and select “Presentation Mode.” This will open the design in full screen mode, and users can swipe left to access the notes section.

By following these steps, users can easily view notes on the Canva mobile app and stay organized when working on their designs. Whether you’re collaborating with a team or presenting your work, notes can be a valuable tool to help you communicate your ideas effectively.

Understanding Canva Mobile App

Canva is a graphic design platform that allows users to create professional-looking designs with ease. The Canva Mobile App is a version of Canva that is designed specifically for mobile devices. It is available for both Android and iOS devices and can be downloaded for free from the App Store or Google Play.

The Canva Mobile App provides users with a wide range of design templates that can be customized to fit their specific needs. Users can choose from a variety of templates such as social media posts, presentations, flyers, and more. Each template is designed to be fully customizable, allowing users to change the text, images, and colors to fit their specific needs.

In addition to templates, the Canva Mobile App also provides users with a wide range of design elements that can be added to their designs. These design elements include images, icons, shapes, and more. Users can also upload their own images and use them in their designs.

The Canva Mobile App also provides users with a range of tools that can be used to edit their designs. These tools include the ability to crop images, adjust the brightness and contrast, and add filters to images. Users can also add text to their designs and choose from a wide range of fonts and colors.

Overall, the Canva Mobile App is a powerful tool that allows users to create professional-looking designs on the go. With its wide range of templates, design elements, and editing tools, the Canva Mobile App is a must-have for anyone who needs to create high-quality designs on their mobile device.

Accessing Notes on Canva Mobile App

To access notes on the Canva mobile app, the user needs to follow a few simple steps. Firstly, the user needs to open the Canva app on their mobile device and log in to their account. Once they are logged in, they need to select the design they want to work on and tap on it to open it.

Next, the user needs to tap on the “More” button located at the bottom right corner of the screen. This will open a menu with various options. The user needs to select the “Notes” option from the menu to open the notes section.

Once the notes section is open, the user can view all the notes that have been added to the design. The notes are displayed in chronological order, with the most recent note appearing at the top. The user can tap on a note to view its content and tap again to close it.

In addition to viewing notes, the user can also add new notes to the design from the notes section. To add a new note, the user needs to tap on the “Add Note” button located at the bottom of the screen. This will open a text box where the user can type their note. Once the note is typed, the user needs to tap on the “Save” button to add it to the design.

Overall, accessing notes on the Canva mobile app is a simple and straightforward process. With just a few taps, the user can view and add notes to their designs, making collaboration and communication easier than ever.

Creating Notes on Canva Mobile App

Step by step guide.

Creating notes on the Canva mobile app is a simple process. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you create notes on Canva mobile app:

• Open the Canva mobile app on your device and log in to your account.
• Select the design you want to add notes to.
• Tap the “Page Notes” icon located at the bottom of the screen.
• Type in the notes you want to add to the page.
• Tap “Save” to save the notes.

Tips and Tricks

Here are some tips and tricks to help you create effective notes on Canva mobile app:

• Use bullet points to organize your notes. This makes it easier to read and understand.
• Use bold text to highlight important information.
• Keep your notes brief and to the point. Paragraphs should contain no more than 3 sentences.
• Use tables to organize information in a clear and concise manner.
• Use different colors and fonts to make your notes stand out and more visually appealing.

By following these tips and tricks, you can create effective notes on the Canva mobile app that will help you stay organized and productive.

Editing Notes on Canva Mobile App

Editing process.

To edit notes on the Canva Mobile App, follow these simple steps:

• Open the Canva Mobile App on your phone.
• Select the design with the notes you want to edit.
• Tap on the “Presenter View” button located at the bottom of the screen.
• Swipe left or right to navigate between slides.
• Tap on the “Edit” button located at the top right corner of the screen.
• Edit the notes as desired.
• Tap on the “Done” button to save your changes.

Best Practices

When editing notes on Canva Mobile App, it’s important to keep in mind the following best practices:

• Keep your notes concise and to the point.
• Use bullet points or numbered lists to break up long paragraphs.
• Use bold or italicized text to highlight important points.
• Make sure your notes are easy to read by using a legible font and appropriate font size.
• Proofread your notes for spelling and grammar errors before saving your changes.

By following these best practices, you can ensure that your notes are clear, concise, and easy to read on the Canva Mobile App.

Sharing Notes from Canva Mobile App

Canva Mobile App is a powerful tool that allows users to create designs on-the-go. In addition to creating designs, users can also add notes to their designs. These notes can be used to provide additional information or context about the design.

To share notes from Canva Mobile App, users can follow these steps:

• Open the Canva Mobile App and navigate to the design with the notes that you want to share.
• Tap on the “Share” button located at the bottom of the screen.
• Select the platform where you want to share the notes. Users can choose from various social media platforms, messaging apps, or email.
• Add a message to the notes to provide additional context to the recipient.
• Tap on the “Send” button to share the notes.

Sharing notes from Canva Mobile App is a great way to collaborate with others and get feedback on designs. By following these steps, users can easily share notes with others and get the feedback they need to improve their designs.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

If you are experiencing issues with seeing notes on the Canva mobile app, there are a few common problems that you may encounter. Here are some troubleshooting tips to help you resolve these issues:

Note Visibility Issues

If you are having trouble seeing notes on your Canva mobile app, the first thing to check is whether or not the notes are visible on the desktop version of Canva. If the notes are visible on the desktop version, but not on the mobile app, then the issue may be with your mobile device.

One common issue is that the notes may be hidden behind other elements on the design. To check if this is the case, try zooming out on the design to see if the notes become visible. If the notes are still not visible, try closing and reopening the app to see if that resolves the issue.

Syncing Issues

If you are having trouble syncing notes between the desktop version of Canva and the mobile app, there are a few things to check. First, make sure that you are logged in to the same account on both the desktop and mobile versions of Canva. If you are logged in to different accounts, the notes may not sync correctly.

Another common issue is that the notes may not be syncing due to a poor internet connection. Check that you have a strong internet connection on both the desktop and mobile versions of Canva. If your internet connection is weak, try moving closer to your router or connecting to a different Wi-Fi network.

If you are still experiencing issues with syncing notes, try logging out of both the desktop and mobile versions of Canva, and then logging back in. This can sometimes help to resolve syncing issues.

Additional Resources and Help

Canva has a dedicated help center that provides step-by-step guides, articles, and resources to help users navigate through the app. Users can access the help center by clicking on the “Help” button located on the bottom right corner of the app.

In addition to the help center, Canva offers a Design School section where users can take courses to improve their design skills. The Canva on your mobile course is particularly helpful for users who want to learn more about using the app on their mobile devices.

Users can also reach out to Canva’s support team for additional help. The support team is available 24/7 and can be reached through the “Contact Us” form on the Canva website.

Overall, Canva provides a wealth of resources and support options for users who need help with the app. By taking advantage of these resources, users can learn how to use Canva to its fullest potential and create stunning designs on their mobile devices.