How to Highlight Text in Canva
- George Apostolov
- 05 Sep 2025
Guide
Create or open an existing file on Canva.
Click the text that you want to highlight.
Click the 'Effects' button above the edit toolbar.
Scroll down in the effects panel and click on the 'Background' button.
Once clicked, your text will be highlighted.
For adjustments, three sliders and a color options box will appear below the Background button.
Once done, click 'Share' to save your highlighted text.
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