Understanding and Navigating the Design Tab in Canva

When to Use the Design Tab Page
Discover how to effectively use the Design tab to enhance your creative projects.

Overview
The Design tab is your new primary tool for selecting and applying design elements quickly within Canva. It replaces the former Templates tab and is home to key features such as Templates, Layouts, and Styles. This section explains how each sub-tab can help streamline your design process.

Exploring the Design Tab Features

Templates
Our diverse library of templates enables you to craft professional designs effortlessly. Customize these editable templates with your unique colors, images, and more, perfect for everything from cover letters to ebooks.

Layouts
Layouts offer pre-designed arrangements that make it easy to produce visually appealing designs. They balance various elements like text and images, ensuring your final product looks polished and cohesive.

Styles
Use the Styles tab to refine your design's aesthetics through curated color palettes and font combinations, keeping everything visually aligned.

Common Questions About the Design Tab
Can I view two pages in the Canva App editor instead of a list?
Currently, that's not possible, but you can try certain apps like Flipbook for a similar experience. Let us know how this works for you!

Do all design types support every template, layout, and style?
Templates and Styles are available across all design types. However, Layouts are currently limited to Presentations and Websites.

What if I don't have a brand kit for styles?
Without a brand kit, you can set one up by visiting the Brand Kit screen, where you can customize elements to match your brand's style.

Having Trouble Finding Specific Templates?
The Design tab's search shows results related to your selected design type. For broader results, try searching from the homepage.

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