how to group in canva

how to group in canva

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To group elements in Canva, follow these steps:

Grouping Elements on Desktop

  1. Select Elements
    • Click and drag your cursor over the elements you want to group, or
    • Hold down the Shift key and click each element individually to select multiple items.
  2. Group the Elements
    • Once selected, a floating toolbar appears. Click the Group button on this toolbar, or
    • Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + G (Windows) or Command + G (Mac), or
    • Right-click on the selected elements and choose Group from the context menu.
  3. Move or Resize as One
    • The grouped elements will now move and resize together as a single unit

Grouping Elements on Mobile (Canva App)

  1. Tap and Hold an Element
    • Tap and hold the first element you want to group to bring up a menu.
  2. Select Multiple
    • Tap Select multiple from the menu, then tap other elements to add them to the selection.
  3. Group
    • Tap the Group option on the floating toolbar to combine the selected elements

Ungrouping Elements

  • Select the grouped elements, then click or tap the Ungroup button on the floating toolbar, or right-click and select Ungroup to separate them back into individual elements

Additional Tips

  • You cannot group grids or charts directly in Canva due to software limitations
  • Grouping helps keep your design organized and makes it easier to move or resize multiple elements simultaneously

This method works across Canva's web and mobile platforms, making it easy to manage design elements efficiently

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