How To Create Curve Text in Canva
- George Apostolov
How To Create Curve Text in Canva: step-by-step guide
Click on the ‘Text’ option in the sidebar panel.
Click ‘Add a Heading’.
Edit the text box by double-clicking: Write your short text.
Click ‘Effects’ located in the white upper panel.
Choose ‘Curve’ under the ‘Shape’ section.
Adjust the percentage you want to curve.
Quick answer: To create curve text in Canva, select the Text option from the sidebar and add a heading. Next, type your text, open the Effects menu from the upper panel, choose Curve under the Shape section, and adjust the curvature percentage.
About this Canva tutorial
Easily bend and shape your words in Canva by adding a heading, opening the Effects menu, selecting the Curve feature, and adjusting the percentage. This guide shows how to create Curve Text in Canva in 6 steps, starting with "Click on the ‘Text’ option in the sidebar panel" and finishing with "Adjust the percentage you want to curve". 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 create Curve Text in Canva?
6 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 Create Graphics in Canva for Hootsuite, How to Create QR Code in Canva and How to Create a Watermark in Canva. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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