How Do I Outline Fonts in Canva?

Are you tired of using plain fonts in your Canva designs? Well, you're in luck! Canva allows you to outline fonts, giving them a unique and eye-catching look. In this tutorial, we'll walk you through the steps to outline fonts in Canva.

Step 1: Accessing the Text Tool

To start outlining your fonts, open Canva and select the design you want to work on. Once you're in the design editor, click on the "Text" tool located on the left-hand side toolbar. This will allow you to add text elements to your design.

Step 2: Choosing a Font

After selecting the text tool, click on the canvas where you want to add your text. A text box will appear with a default font. To change the font, navigate to the top toolbar and click on the dropdown menu that says "Arial." Choose a font that suits your design and click on it.

Step 3: Formatting Text

With your text selected, it's time to format it. The formatting options are located in the top toolbar once again. Here's how to use them:

• Bold: Click on the "B" icon to make your text bold.
• Underline: Click on the "U" icon to underline your text.
• Italic: Click on the "I" icon to italicize your text.
• Strikethrough: Click on the "S" icon to apply strikethrough effect.

Step 4: Outlining Fonts

Now comes the fun part - outlining your fonts! To outline your text, follow these steps:

1. Select the text element in your design by clicking on it.
2. In the top toolbar, you'll find a "Text effects" button represented by an "A." Click on it to reveal a dropdown menu.
3. From the dropdown menu, select "Outline. "
4. A new set of options will appear. Adjust the "Size" slider to increase or decrease the thickness of the outline.
5. Choose a color for your outline by clicking on the color swatch next to "Color. "

Step 5: Customizing Outline Color

If you want to use a custom color for your font outline, you can do so by following these steps:

• Click on the color swatch next to "Color."
• In the color picker that appears, you can choose from pre-defined colors or enter a specific hex code.
• Alternatively, you can click on the "+" icon in the bottom left corner of the color picker to access advanced color options like gradients and transparency.

Step 6: Finalizing Your Design

Once you're happy with how your outlined fonts look, don't forget to save your design. You can download it as an image file or share it directly from Canva.

Congratulations! You've successfully learned how to outline fonts in Canva. Now go ahead and experiment with different font styles and colors to create stunning designs that grab attention!