Canva definitions

brand kit

a colleration of brand assets like logos, colors , and fonts that can be applied consistently

textbox

a container in which you can type and format text

Grid

a layout tool that helps you align element precisely by snapping them

Filter

a preset effect that can be applied to images to change there appearance

Frame

a shape in shich you can place images or vidoes to create a masked effect

animate

adding motion effects to elements or text in your design to create dynamic presentations or videos

transparency

adjusting the opacity of an element to make it more or less see through

alignment

adjusting the position of text or elements in realtion to other items of the overall canvas, ensuring balanced layout

element

any individual item you can add to your design, such as text, images, shapes

resize

changing the dimensions of an element or an entire design to fit different formats

group

combining multiple elements so they move and resize as a single unit

layer

different levels of elements in a design.

uploads

feature that allows you to import your images, videos, and other files into Canva for use in your designs

magic resize

feature that automatically resizes your design for different platforms and formats

Templates

pre designed layouts in canva that you can customize to create your own designs

background

the bottom layer of your design, which can be a solid color, gradient or an image

crop

tool used to trim images to remove unwanted outer areas