{"id":20185,"date":"2022-11-13T03:29:49","date_gmt":"2022-11-12T19:29:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/?p=20185"},"modified":"2024-04-18T22:44:18","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T02:44:18","slug":"how-to-highlight-text-in-canva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/how-to-highlight-text-in-canva\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Highlight Text In Canva With 4 Easy Ways"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>In this blog post, you will learn more about how to highlight text in Canva<\/em>. <em>There&#8217;s no need for you to have a Pro Canva account. You can do these in the free version.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image20185_8a63ec-e4 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}.kb-image20185_8a63ec-e4 img.kb-img, .kb-image20185_8a63ec-e4 .kb-img img{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-image20185_8a63ec-e4 img.kb-img, .kb-image20185_8a63ec-e4 .kb-img img{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-image20185_8a63ec-e4 img.kb-img, .kb-image20185_8a63ec-e4 .kb-img img{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette7, #EDF2F7);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image20185_8a63ec-e4\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/How-To-Highlight-Text-In-Canva-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"How to highlight text in Canva\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-32408\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/How-To-Highlight-Text-In-Canva-2-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/How-To-Highlight-Text-In-Canva-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/How-To-Highlight-Text-In-Canva-2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/How-To-Highlight-Text-In-Canva-2.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Highlight Text in Canva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this example, I will show you how to highlight the word \u201cHIGHLIGHT\u201d in this design below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/How-to-Highlight-in-Canva-with-scenic-background.png\" alt=\"How to Highlight in Canva with scenic background\" class=\"wp-image-20208\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/How-to-Highlight-in-Canva-with-scenic-background.png 1000w, https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/How-to-Highlight-in-Canva-with-scenic-background-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/How-to-Highlight-in-Canva-with-scenic-background-768x422.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 1: How to Highlight Text Without Drawing Anything<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In this example, you will learn to use the graphics available in Canva to highlight your text. No, you don&#8217;t have to draw anything!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Search For Graphic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, select the Elements button on the left side menu. A dropdown panel appears. Type in the word &#8220;highlight&#8221; in the search bar at the top of the dropdown panel.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/search-for-highlight-graphic-in-elements-canva.png\" alt=\"Search for highlighter graphic in elements button in Canva\" class=\"wp-image-20223\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/search-for-highlight-graphic-in-elements-canva.png 1000w, https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/search-for-highlight-graphic-in-elements-canva-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/search-for-highlight-graphic-in-elements-canva-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Select A Highlight Effect<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will see a huge range of graphics that look like effects created when you use a real highlighter. But this also includes stock photos that are not what you want right now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the tab that says &#8220;Graphics&#8221; and you will only see the highlight effects while the stock photos will not be shown.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/browse-graphic-tab-in-elements-canva.png\" alt=\"browse the graphics tab in elements in Canva\" class=\"wp-image-20225\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/browse-graphic-tab-in-elements-canva.png 800w, https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/browse-graphic-tab-in-elements-canva-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/browse-graphic-tab-in-elements-canva-768x472.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Highlight Your Text<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, select a highlighter graphic that you desire. Click on it once and it will appear on your artwork. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adjust the size and colors to your liking. You can crop it, flip it and even animate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you are satisfied, click on the Position button on the right-hand side of the top bar. Click Backward on the drop-down menu. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or you can right-click on your cursor and select &#8220;Send Backward&#8221; in the dropdown menu. Or use the keyboard shortcut <strong>\u2318[<\/strong>.+<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/position-highlight-backward-in-canva.png\" alt=\"select position and click backward in Canva\" class=\"wp-image-20228\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/position-highlight-backward-in-canva.png 800w, https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/position-highlight-backward-in-canva-300x231.png 300w, https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/position-highlight-backward-in-canva-768x590.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You will see your text visible and the shape is repositioned at the back of your text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-highlight-text-in-canva-with-a-graphic.png\" alt=\"How to highlight text in canva with a graphic\" class=\"wp-image-20230\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-highlight-text-in-canva-with-a-graphic.png 1000w, https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-highlight-text-in-canva-with-a-graphic-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-highlight-text-in-canva-with-a-graphic-768x422.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the same steps to try different highlight effects if you like!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 2: Highlight One Whole Text Box in Canva<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In this example, you will learn how to highlight one text that is in one text box. You can also use these same steps to highlight many words in one text box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Select Your Text<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step in highlighting a specific text of your design in Canva is to click on the Text tool on the left side menu. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then type in the text you want to highlight in one text box. Browse and apply your preferred font type to your text from the text options in the top menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/click-text-button-on-left-menu-canva-1.png\" alt=\"Click on text button on the left side menu in Canva\" class=\"wp-image-20220\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/click-text-button-on-left-menu-canva-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/click-text-button-on-left-menu-canva-1-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/click-text-button-on-left-menu-canva-1-768x358.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Select Effects<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on the text box to select it and select the <strong>Effects<\/strong> button. You will now see a range of styles pop up in the left-hand menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"565\" src=\"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/click-effects-button-in-canva-1.png\" alt=\"Select the text box and click on the Effects button\" class=\"wp-image-20218\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/click-effects-button-in-canva-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/click-effects-button-in-canva-1-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/click-effects-button-in-canva-1-768x434.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Highlight Your Text<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, select the style that says \u201cBackground\u201d. You will see a rounded box appear as a background for your selected text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/click-background-in-canva.png\" alt=\"click background in effects menu in Canva\" class=\"wp-image-20206\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/click-background-in-canva.png 1000w, https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/click-background-in-canva-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/click-background-in-canva-768x360.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: Adjust Highlight Settings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you click on the Background button, a settings menu will appear below the range of effects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can adjust the roundness, spread, transparency, and color of the background effect of the text box by altering the default settings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The default color is black while the default value for the roundness is 50, the spread is 50 and transparency is 100. I believe they are measured in percentage % although it\u2019s not mentioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this example, I want to reduce the roundness and I do this by sliding the toggle toward the left to make the corners of the background smaller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also find that the highlighted area is too wide, it would look better if I toggle the spread down to 26 instead.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/adjust-roundness-spread-transparency-color-of-text-in-canva.png\" alt=\"adjust roundness, spread, transparency and color of text in Canva\" class=\"wp-image-20212\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/adjust-roundness-spread-transparency-color-of-text-in-canva.png 800w, https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/adjust-roundness-spread-transparency-color-of-text-in-canva-300x189.png 300w, https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/adjust-roundness-spread-transparency-color-of-text-in-canva-768x484.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Leave the transparency at 100 to keep it bold and striking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, the color should be adjusted to shine from the main background. I chose yellow to brighten it up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are other color choices, but if you don&#8217;t see your preferred color, click on the plus (+) icon under the heading &#8220;Document Colors&#8221;. Then, key in the hex code of your preferred color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, adjust your text styles as you deem fit for your design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-adjust-text-styles-in-canva.png\" alt=\"how to highlight and adjust text styles in Canva\" class=\"wp-image-20216\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-adjust-text-styles-in-canva.png 1000w, https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-adjust-text-styles-in-canva-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-adjust-text-styles-in-canva-768x422.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a great way to highlight your text because the text layer moves with the highlighted area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But in this method, take note that there is no way to adjust the height of the highlight or <a href=\"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/change-picture-background-color-canva\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"31436\">background color<\/a> of the text without adjusting the width. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can adjust the size of the background as a whole only, changing both the height and width together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will have to create your artwork with enough space for the background color around the text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 3: Filling a Shape with Text<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you wish to have some flexibility to customize the size of your text box highlight, one way is to fill a shape with text. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this way, you can control the height and width of the shape around the text. This can\u2019t be done if you use the Background function in the Effects section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how you do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Select a Shape<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, go to the left-hand menu and select the <strong>Elements<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under <strong>Lines and Shapes<\/strong>, look for a square with sharp corners or rounded corners, or any shape you desire for your highlighted area. In this example, I will select the square with sharp corners.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/select-lines-and-shapes.png\" alt=\"Select the Elements button and browse for a shape under lines &amp; shapes\" class=\"wp-image-20234\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/select-lines-and-shapes.png 800w, https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/select-lines-and-shapes-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/select-lines-and-shapes-768x285.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Click the square shape and it appears on your design right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anytime you wish to change the square to another shape like a square with rounded corners or a circle, you can do that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select your current square, and select the <strong>Shape<\/strong> button on the top menu bar. A range of shapes appears on the left side of your design. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on any shape you desire and your original shape changes to the one selected.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/select-shape-in-canva.png\" alt=\"Select a shape by clicking on the Shape button in Canva\" class=\"wp-image-20236\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/select-shape-in-canva.png 800w, https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/select-shape-in-canva-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/select-shape-in-canva-768x493.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Add Text to Shape<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your <a href=\"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/how-do-you-blur-a-shape-in-canva\/\">shape appears on the design canvas<\/a>, you will see a text cursor blinking in the box. This means it\u2019s ready for you to type some text into the shape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t see it, double-click on the shape and it will appear. Next, type out the word you desire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adjust the style of your text by trying out different font styles, and selecting font size and color from the font menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/type-text-into-square-shape-in-canva.avif\" alt=\"type your text that you want to highlight into the shape\" class=\"wp-image-20239\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: Adjust Shape<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With your text highlighted, you can adjust the size of the shape by dragging the handles on the top, bottom, and sides of the shape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have much space around your text, you can make the highlighted area smaller, narrower or shorter. You can also make it bigger, depending on your purpose and design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/adjust-text-box-shape-and-size.avif\" alt=\"Adjust text box shape and size in Canva\" class=\"wp-image-20243\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 4: Highlight Part of a Text Box in Canva<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The second method shows you how you can highlight part of a text box. Sometimes you have a string of words that were typed out in one text box at one go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of highlighting all the text in that one text box, you only want to highlight one word out of the string of words in one text box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this case, you may not want to use the method of highlighting the text box with the Effects function, because you will have to break them up into individual text boxes to use it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And this can be a real chore, especially if you have many <a href=\"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/can-canva-do-word-count\/\">words in one text<\/a> box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the example below, I will show you how to create a background that makes a text look highlighted manually from scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Select a Shape<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step is to go to the left-hand menu and select the Elements button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under Lines and Shapes, look for a square with sharp corners or rounded corners, or any shape you desire for your highlighted area. Click on any of the shapes and it appears on your design right away.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/select-lines-and-shapes.png\" alt=\"Select the Elements button and browse for a shape under lines &amp; shapes\" class=\"wp-image-20234\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/select-lines-and-shapes.png 800w, https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/select-lines-and-shapes-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/select-lines-and-shapes-768x285.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Adjust Color of Shape<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With your preferred shape, click on it and drag it over the text you\u2019d like to highlight. Next is to change the default color to one that works best with your design. In this example, I\u2019d like to change it to yellow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To <a href=\"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/how-to-change-color-of-png-in-illustrator\/\">change the shape color<\/a>, select the shape, go to the top menu bar and click on the square-colored box next to the Shape button. A range of colored squares appears on the left side. Click on the color that you desire and your shape will change to the one selected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/change-shape-color.avif\" alt=\"Change shape color in Canva\" class=\"wp-image-20258\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Position to Highlight Text<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, position the shape to the back of your text. Click on the Position button on the right-hand side of the top bar. Click <strong>Backward<\/strong> on the drop-down menu. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or you can right-click on your cursor and select <strong>Send Backward<\/strong> in the dropdown menu. Or use the keyboard shortcut <strong>\u2318[<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/position-highlight-backward-in-canva.png\" alt=\"select position and click backward in Canva\" class=\"wp-image-20228\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/position-highlight-backward-in-canva.png 800w, https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/position-highlight-backward-in-canva-300x231.png 300w, https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/position-highlight-backward-in-canva-768x590.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You will see your text visible and the shape is repositioned at the back of your text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adjust the size of your highlight by dragging the handles on the top, bottom, and sides of the shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/funnelgraphic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/adjust-shape-and-position-at-the-back-of-text.avif\" alt=\"Adjust shape and position at the back of text to highlight text in Canva\" class=\"wp-image-20253\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts: Highlighting Text<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope you found this tutorial useful. Canva is an easy-to-use graphic design tool and there isn\u2019t one way to highlight text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most important thing is to decide what it means by highlighting text to you. Then, use the appropriate method to highlight your text.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To highlight text in a Canva design, first, select the desired text box on your design by clicking on it once. Next, select the Effects option on the top menu and you will see a range of text effects appear in the left column. Select the Background button. 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