How to make text vertical in Canva

Canva offers many options for editing text, including the ability to rotate text vertically. This makes it possible to add text to many different types of designs.

But how do you rotate your text vertically? This article will guide you through the steps necessary to make your text vertical in Canva.

How to make text vertical in Canva

Although it is possible to make text vertical in Canva, the process doesn’t always seem easy. The first approach is to condense the text on one side. This will result in vertical text, but it has some drawbacks. Increasing the text size will be difficult.

1. Open a new project in Canva and click the “Text” option in the left menu.
   
2. Click Add “Text Box.”
   
3. Add your text to your design.
   
4. Click to take the text and condense it all to the side until it is vertical. Next, grab the text box and move it where you want to place it.
   

If the first method limits your creativity, you can change the size of the text box. Making a text box tall and narrow will give your words a vertical look. Here’s what you should do:

1. Create a new layout or open an existing page.
   
2. Above the editor, click “Resize.” The design dimension will be “Custom Size” by default.
   
3. Change the height and width settings to alter the orientation of the page. Additionally, you can select from predefined alternatives.
   
4. Copy and resize the image by clicking “Copy and Resize.”
   

Another approach is to tap the text box. Follow these steps:

1. Click the text box to highlight it.
   
2. When highlighted, it will be surrounded by a dotted line (box). Take note of the circle-shaped arrow below the dotted box.
   
3. Place the mouse pointer over the circular arrow and press and hold the left mouse button.
   
4. Drag the text while holding the button; You should see it start to rotate proportionally to your movement.
   

Finally, another approach is to rotate the text vertically outside of Canva. This may be more complicated for some users as it involves some coding. That is how:

It is generally best to use CSS writing mode. The rotation property of the BasicImage filter in Internet Explorer accepts one of four values: 0, 1, 2, or 3, which rotates the element 0, 90, 180, or 270 degrees, respectively. A sample code would be:

CanvasRenderingContext2D.prototype.fillVerticalText =

function(text, x, y, verticalSpacing) {

for (var i = 0; i < text.length; i++) {

this.fillText(text[i], x, y + i * verticalSpacing);

}}

Frequent questions

Canva is a valuable resource for anyone looking to design pieces for logos, publications, advertising, and more! But, if you still have questions, read on to find the answers.

Can I make my text curve?

Absolutely! Maybe you’re making a round design and want the text to fit perfectly. You can make your text curve using Canva’s Effects option. Here’s what you should do:

1. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner. Then click “Effects.”

2. Click the “Curve” box at the bottom of the left menu.

3. Slide the bar to adjust your curve until it fits your design perfectly.

Rotate your text according to your wishes

Typically, people think of images rather than text when they hear the word “design.” However, text is a crucial component in many designs.

The text doesn’t seem to get the credit it deserves, perhaps because it’s an afterthought or because it’s placed lower on the priority list. However, it’s easy to recognize how important text is in a logo, social media header, or blog header you want to design by looking at other famous examples.

In addition to great graphics features, Canva certainly has some great text editing options. Some of them are more complex than others and some are only available in the pro version. However, the options available for the free version still get the job done!