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How to Highlight Text in Canva

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Highlighting text in Canva helps emphasize key words or phrases. You can add color behind text using Canva’s highlight tool or by creating custom shapes.

1. Open Your Design in Canva

Go to Canva and open the design that contains the text you want to highlight.

2. Select the Text Box

Click on the text you want to highlight so the toolbar appears above the editor.

3. Use the Highlight Tool

In the top toolbar, click the Text color button, then go to the Highlight tab. Pick a background color for your text.

4. Adjust Highlight Style

Resize or change the highlight color to match your design theme.

5. (Optional) Create Custom Highlight

If you want more control, add a Rectangle shape from the Elements tab, place it behind your text, and change its color to act as a custom highlight.

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