How to Add Shadow in Canva
- George Apostolov
How to Add Shadow in Canva: step-by-step guide
Open an existing design.
Click the text you’d like to edit.
On the edit toolbar, click 'Effects'.
On the effects menu, select 'Shadow'.
Adjust the effect intensity, direction, blur, and transparency.
Select your preferred shadow colours.
Once you're satisfied with your design, click 'Share' to save it.
Quick answer: To add a shadow to text in Canva, open an existing design, select the text, and open the Effects menu from the edit toolbar. Choose the Shadow option, adjust the intensity, direction, blur, transparency, and color, then click Share to save your final design.
About this Canva tutorial
Apply a shadow effect to text in Canva by adjusting intensity, blur, and color settings, then save your design easily. This guide shows how to add Shadow in Canva in 7 steps, starting with "Open an existing design" and finishing with "Once you're satisfied with your design, click 'Share' to save it". 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 Shadow in Canva?
7 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 Transitions in Canva, How to Animate Text in Canva and How to Blur in Canva. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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