How to Use Canva’s Ruler and Guides

How to Use Canva’s Ruler and Guides

  1. Open Your Design: Start by opening the design you want to work on in Canva.
  2. Show Rulers: Click on "File" in the top menu and select "Show rulers" to display the rulers.
  3. Show Guides: In the same menu, select "Show guides" to enable the guides on your canvas.
  4. Add a Guide: Click and drag from the ruler to create a vertical or horizontal guide.
  5. Move a Guide: Click and drag an existing guide to reposition it as needed.
  6. Remove a Guide: Click and drag a guide back to the ruler to delete it.
  7. Snap to Guides: Align your elements by dragging them close to the guides for snapping.
  8. Hide Rulers and Guides: Go back to "File" and uncheck "Show rulers" and "Show guides" to hide them.