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title: "How to add a text box in Canva"
description: "Quickly add a text box in Canva with this simple guide. Customize your text to enhance your design. Learn how now!"
url: "https://www.clueso.io/tutorials/how-to-add-a-text-box-in-canva"
updated: "2026-08-31T13:43:45.219Z"
---

# How to add a text box in Canva

Quickly add a text box in Canva with this simple guide. Customize your text to enhance your design. Learn how now!

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to add a text box in Canva.

**Step 1:** Navigate to the left side of the toolbar and click on the **Text** option.

![](https://d37f9k611f70xr.cloudfront.net/framer-1788183822409-5jl1hsyzx65-H46pUY8uyUbvzbCe3i6G8zMM8.png)

**Step 2:** Select **Add a heading**, **subheading**, or **body text**, depending on your design needs.

![](https://d37f9k611f70xr.cloudfront.net/framer-1788183823354-uukuu2nsh2-CfLKvJDuZne321iilRoC6UXlCW8.png)

**Step 3:** Type your desired text into the text box. That's it, you've successfully added a text box in Canva.

![](https://d37f9k611f70xr.cloudfront.net/framer-1788183824581-5eu6vnm03ge-uABG7Bxjm2e58boM8qAfFZ1WOmc.png)