# How to Use Magic Write in Canva

> To generate AI text in Canva, click the 'Create a design' tab, select 'Document', open the Canva Assistant with the add icon or '/' shortcut, and choose 'Magic Write'. Enter your text description, click 'Generate', and then choose 'Insert' to add the generated text directly to your design before saving.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-use-magic-write-in-canva/
Apps: Canva
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a51e3ab56e05a00ffece5/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Click the 'Create a design' tab located at the upper left corner of your Canva dashboard.
2. Select 'Document' option.
3. Select the add icon on the right side of the page. You can also type ' /' to open the Canva Assistant shortcut.
4. Select 'Magic Write' from the list.
5. Enter or describe the text you want to generate.
6. Click 'Generate' to proceed. The results will be generated in real-time.
7. Click 'Stop generation' or press 'Esc' on your keyboard to end.
8. Select 'Retry' to generate output again or 'Insert' to input the generated text on your design.
9. After clicking the 'Insert' option the text will be added right away to your design.
10. Once you're satisfied with your text, click 'Share' to save your design.