# How to Add Border in Canva

> To add a border in Canva, create or open a design, click the 'Elements' tab, search for 'borders', and select one. Click a border to add it to your design, adjust its position and size, add more borders if needed with the 'Addition' icon, preview the design, and save it.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-border-in-canva/
Apps: Canva
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a2ca5a98365d08656ffe3/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Create or open an existing design.
2. On the editor toolbar, click on the 'Elements' tab.
3. On the search bar, type 'borders'.
4. Select borders from the suggested results.
5. To add a border to your design, click on it from the options.
6. Adjust the position of the border the way you want it.
7. You can choose to resize the border the way you want it.
8. You can also add another border by clicking the 'Addition' icon.
9. Preview your design to ensure the border looks as you intended.
10. If everything looks good, you can save your design.