How to Make Wavy Text in Canva
- George Apostolov
How to Make Wavy Text in Canva: step-by-step guide
Open Canva and start a new design or open an existing one.
Click on the 'Text' tool from the edit toolbar.
Choose your preferred text styles.
Type the text you want to make wavy.
On the toolbar above the editor, click 'Effects'.
Go to 'Shape' and choose the 'Curve' option.
To the left hand corner, you can adjust the curve level.
Click on the 'Addition' icon to duplicate the curve text.
Once you duplicate the curve text, create the effect on your own.
Go back to the 'Effects' option.
You can adjust the curve level of the duplicated words.
You have to have both sets separated in order to create the curve.
Adjust the position of each curve the way you want it.
With these steps, you can create wavy text effects in Canva to enhance your designs.
Quick answer: To create wavy text in Canva, first open a design and add your text using the Text tool. Next, select Effects, choose the Curve shape, and adjust the curve level. Finally, duplicate the text, adjust its curve level separately, and position both sets to form the wavy effect.
About this Canva tutorial
Design wavy text effects in Canva by applying the curve shape effect, duplicating your text, and adjusting the curve levels. This guide shows how to make Wavy Text in Canva in 14 steps, starting with "Open Canva and start a new design or open an existing one" and finishing with "With these steps, you can create wavy text effects in Canva to enhance your designs". 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 make Wavy Text in Canva?
14 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 Mask in Canva, How to Match Colours in Canva and How to Open AI File in Canva. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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