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Why Can I Not Move Text Box in Canva?

Last updated on September 27, 2022 @ 6:03 pm

If you have ever tried to move a text box in Canva, you may have noticed that it is not possible. This is because Canva’s text boxes are locked in place and cannot be moved.

The reason for this is that Canva’s text boxes are designed to help you create professional-looking designs quickly and easily. By locking the text boxes in place, Canva ensures that your text will always be aligned correctly and that your designs will look polished and professional.

PRO TIP: If you are trying to move a text box in Canva and it won’t let you, it’s because you are in the wrong mode. Make sure you are in the ‘Edit’ mode and not the ‘Preview’ mode.

While it may be frustrating to not be able to move text boxes in Canva, there are some workarounds that can help you achieve the look you want. For example, if you need to move a text box to a different location on your design, you can simply create a new text box and copy/paste the text from the old text box into the new one.

Or, if you need to resize a text box, you can select the entire text box and use Canva’s “Free Transform” tool to resize it.

So, while you may not be able to move text boxes in Canva, there are still plenty of ways to customize your designs to get the look you want. With a little creativity and experimentation, you can create unique and professional-looking designs that will impress your audience.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.