# How to Highlight Text in Canva

> To highlight text in Canva, first open your file and click the desired text. Next, click the Effects button, scroll down, and select the Background option. Finally, make adjustments using the sliders and color box, then click Share to save your work.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-highlight-text-in-canva/
Apps: Canva
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3f70ab56e05a00fe7539/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Create or open an existing file on Canva.
2. Click the text that you want to highlight.
3. Click the 'Effects' button above the edit toolbar.
4. Scroll down in the effects panel and click on the 'Background' button.
5. Once clicked, your text will be highlighted.
6. For adjustments, three sliders and a color options box will appear below the Background button.
7. Once done, click 'Share' to save your highlighted text.