Canva: Adding a Background

The background of a design can be added in two ways: with a preset background, or as an image. Preset backgrounds come in various patterns and colors.

To use a color background for a design:

1. Click on your canvas.
2. Click the color spectrum square in the toolbar above the canvas.
3. Add a solid color or gradient in the preset options OR add your own solid color or gradient.

To add your own solid color or gradient:

1. Click the color spectrum square within the background menu.
2. For a Solid Color, select the "Solid Color" section and choose your color from the palette, or enter a hex code.
   (See photo below)
3. For a Gradient, select the "Gradient" section and choose both the type of gradient, and the different colors included.
   (See photo below)

To set an image as the background:

1. Insert an image. A stock image or uploaded image can be used. See Canva: Adding Photos for more details about adding images to a design.
2. (Optional): resize the photo to cover the entire Canvas. Click-and-drag the handles that appear on the corners of the photo.

• Use the Crop menu in the Edit Photo menu to crop if needed.
• Right-click the image. A new pop-up will appear.
• Select “Replace Background.”
   
• Result of "Replace Background":
  

Guide Index

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