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Can You Outline Text Box in Canva?

Last updated on February 19, 2023 @ 11:32 pm

There are a few different ways that you can outline text boxes in Canva. One way is to use the stroke tool.

To do this, first select the text box you want to outline. Then, click on the “Stroke” tool in the left sidebar. You can then choose the color, thickness, and opacity of your stroke.

Select the textbox and use the Canva stroke tool to adjust the weight of your textbox

Another way to outline text boxes in Canva is to use the “Border” tool. To do this, first select the text box you want to outline. Then, click on the “Border” tool in the left sidebar. You can then choose the color, thickness, and opacity of your border.

Use Canva border weight to add color, thickness and opacity to your textbox

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If you are thinking about outlining a text box in Canva, be warned that this is not possible! You will not be able to create an outlined text box using the Canva interface. This is because the text box tool does not have an outline option. If you want to create an outlined text box, you will need to use a different program or tool.

You can also add a drop shadow to your text box to create an outlining effect. Then, click on the “Drop Shadow” tool in the left sidebar. You can then adjust the angle, distance, spread, and size of your drop shadow.

Go to Canva effects tool and click the drop shadow style then adjust the settings to your preferences

Finally, you can add a background color or image to your text box to create an outlining effect. Then, click on the “Background” tool in the left sidebar. You can then choose a color or image for your background.

Go to Canva effects tool and click the background style then adjust the settings to your preferences

Conclusion: There are a few different ways that you can outline text boxes in Canva. You can use the stroke tool, border tool, drop shadow tool, or background tool to create an outlining effect.

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