How to Animate Text in Canva
- George Apostolov
- 05 Sep 2025
Guide
Open an existing project where you want to add animated text.
Click on the text box to select it.
With the text box selected, click on the 'Animate' button in the top toolbar.
A menu of animation options will appear. Choose your preferred animation for your text.
After selecting an animation, you may have options to customize it further, such as adjusting the intensity, writing style and speed.
You may also choose to remove the animation and try another by clicking 'Remove animation'.
Once you’re satisfied with the timing and animations, save your project by clicking 'Share'.
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