How to Add Border in Canva
- George Apostolov
How to Add Border in Canva: step-by-step guide
Create or open an existing design.
On the editor toolbar, click on the 'Elements' tab.
On the search bar, type 'borders'.
Select borders from the suggested results.
To add a border to your design, click on it from the options.
Adjust the position of the border the way you want it.
You can choose to resize the border the way you want it.
You can also add another border by clicking the 'Addition' icon.
Preview your design to ensure the border looks as you intended.
If everything looks good, you can save your design.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Canva tutorial
Enhance your graphics by framing them with custom outlines. Follow these simple steps to find, place, adjust, and save borders in Canva. This guide shows how to add Border in Canva in 10 steps, starting with "Create or open an existing design" and finishing with "If everything looks good, you can save your design". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Canva interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add Border in Canva?
10 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Canva data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Canva. Related guides: How to Add Captions in Canva, How to Add Fonts to Canva and How to Add Music to a Canva Video. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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