3 Easy Ways To Wrap Text In Canva

Wrapping text emerged as a natural solution for designs with long lines of text and odd-shaped objects and images.

So how to wrap text in Canva? There isn’t a Canva design tool that has an automatic text wrap feature as some other graphic design software like Adobe Indesign and Illustrator do.

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In Canva, you will have to manually adjust text or use creative workarounds to achieve the text-wrapping effect.

This involves strategically placing text boxes, using shapes as guides, or leveraging pre-designed templates to simulate the new look of text wrapping around an image or object.

If this sounds like an uphill task, you are in good hands, this guide makes it easy for you. Ready for the ultimate guide to create a text wrap effect in Canva.? Let’s dive in!

How To Wrap Text In Canva?

The best way to wrap text in Canva is to manually position the text by first resizing the text box. Drag the edges narrower or wider to ensure it fits snugly beside or around your element or image.

Adjust the spacing between the text box and the image ensuring there’s no awkward overlap and the text aligns well visually with the image.

Here are different ways and simple steps to wrap text in Canva:

Method 1: Curve Text

You can curve your text in Canva when you want the text to fit in with circular images or design elements, creating a visual balance between text and other elements. Here are the following steps:

Step 1: Input Content

Begin by choosing the image around which you want to curve your text. This method works exceptionally well with circular or oval images.

If you don’t have an image that is circular in shape, you can add it to a circle frame. It will be cropped into a circle image.

Click on the text tool or text tab on the left-side menu in Canva and choose “Add a heading” or “Add a subheading” based on your design needs.

You will see a set of placeholder text in the text box. Type in the desired text to replace it.

Step 2: Curve Text

Once your text is ready, the next step is to look for the Effects button on the top menu.

Click it and in the Effects panel that slides out from the left, go to the Shape section and select the Curve option.

A slider will appear allowing you to adjust the degree of curvature. Slide left or right to increase or decrease the curve of the text. The goal is to get the curvature to match the shape of the image.

If you toggle the slider to a negative value, the curve will flip upwards.

Toggle the slider to a positive value and the curve flips downwards.

Position the Text: Move the curved text to your desired location, ensuring it wraps smoothly around your image.

Method 2: Using Shapes as Text Guides

Shapes, be they circles, squares, or custom paths, can act as invisible boundaries guiding where your text should and shouldn’t go. This is a great way when you want to wrap text around intricate images or when regular text boxes just don’t cut it.

Step 1: Add A Shape

From the left-hand side Elements panel, go to the Lines & Shapes section. Pick one that closely resembles the area around which you want the text to flow. You can also type in the specific shape in the search bar.

Step 2: Adjust Shape

Resize and position the shape so it is in the right place with your design. This shape will act as a guide for where to place the text.

Step 3: Adjust Text

Double-click inside the shape and add your text by copying and pasting or simply typing it in. Manually adjust the text such that it stays within the shape boundaries.

If your design requires more text or additional images, repeat the steps above. Always ensure there’s a balance between the text and the image.

Method 3: Manually Adjusting Text Boxes

Manual adjustment in Canva involves playing with the text box’s boundaries and its placement concerning other design elements.

While this method requires a bit of patience and a keen eye for design, it offers the flexibility to place text precisely where you want it.

Step 1: Adjust Text Box

The first thing is to click on the text element you wish to adjust. A text box with handles will appear around it.

Click and drag the handles (small circles) on the corners to adjust the font size.

Click and drag the sides (pill-shaped handles) of the text box to adjust the flow of text. This helps to fit the text around other design elements.

Step 2: Position Or Rotate

Click on the text block (but not on the text) and drag to move the entire text box to your desired location.

Hover over the small circular handle at the bottom of the text block. When the rotate icon appears, click and drag to tilt or rotate the text box for a dynamic effect.

Step 3: Adjust Individual Words

Play with font size, line spacing, and letter spacing to ensure the wrapped text fits perfectly. You can find these options in the top bar when a text element is selected.

For minor adjustments, use the arrow keys on your keyboard. This is especially handy for nudging the text box just a tiny bit to get the perfect placement.

FAQ

Here is a way you can have Canva wrap text around image:

1. Upload or Choose Your Image:
   • Go to the left panel in Canva.
   • Click on “Uploads” to upload your image or choose one from the “Photos” section.
   • Drag and drop the image onto your canvas.
2. Add Your Text:
   • Click on the “Text” option from the left panel.
   • Choose a text style or add a text box.
   • Enter your desired text.
3. Manually Adjust:
   • This is where the manual process comes in. Move the text around your image, breaking up the text box into smaller boxes if needed. This allows you to place text on the top, side, or bottom of the image, creating the illusion that it’s wrapping around the image.
4. Adjust Image Position:
   • If you want the text to be behind or in front of the image, click on the image or text and select “Position” from the top menu. Here, you can choose to move the image or text backward or forward.
5. Fine-Tune:
   • Continue adjusting the size, position, and layout until you’re satisfied with how the text appears in relation to the image.

1. Drag and drop your primary image or element onto the canvas.
2. Add secondary elements like text, shapes, or other images.
3. Manually position these secondary elements around the primary image. Resize or reposition them to fit cohesively in the design.

Canva does not offer a direct “wrap” feature similar to other advanced graphic design software. However, Canva’s intuitive interface allows for creative workarounds to achieve the effect of wrapping elements around each other.

Here’s how you edit wrap text in Canva for specific methods:

1. Selecting and Moving Text Boxes:
   • Step 1: Click on the text box you want to adjust.
   • Step 2: Drag it to a new position or resize it by dragging the corners to better fit around your design elements.
2. Adjusting Curved Text:
   • Step 1: If you’ve used the curve effect on your text, click on the curved text to select it.
   • Step 2: Click on the “Effects” button on the top menu.
   • Step 3: Adjust the “Curve” slider to increase or decrease the curvature as needed.
3. Using Templates:
   • If you started with a template that had a wrap effect and wish to adjust it:
     • Step 1: Click on the individual element (text or image) you want to move or adjust.
     • Step 2: Resize or reposition to fit your new design requirements.
4. Shapes as Guides:
   • If you used shapes to guide your text placement:
     • Step 1: Adjust or move the shape to your new desired position.
     • Step 2: Reposition your text around the shape.
     • Step 3: Once satisfied, you can delete or hide the guiding shape.
5. Grouping and Ungrouping:
   • If multiple elements, including text, are grouped together:
     • Step 1: Right-click and choose “Ungroup” to work with elements individually.
     • Step 2: Adjust the individual elements as needed.
     • Step 3: If you want them to move as a single unit again, select all the elements and right-click, then choose “Group”.
6. Layering Adjustments:
   • Use the “Position” option to send elements forward or backward if they overlap in a way you didn’t intend.
7. Font and Spacing:
   • Sometimes, adjusting the font size, type, or letter spacing can help in achieving the desired wrap effect.