Canva Tips and Features Lecture

Introduction

• Presenter: Natalia
• Focus: Enhancing Canva experience for better content creation and social media growth

Main Features:

1. Present and Record + Canva Live

• Present and record: Allows direct presentation and recording from Canva.
  • Ideal for virtual meetings, webinars, tutorials, online courses.
• Canva Live: Engages audience in real-time interactive Q&A sessions.
  • How to use:
    • Share button → More → Present and record
    • Recording studio setup, camera/mic setup, start recording.
    • Download recording or share via link.
    • Live presentations:
      • Choose 'presenter view' for audience interactivity.
      • Start new session, share invitation for audience Q&A.
      • Questions can be added during presentation for seamless Q&A.

2. Edit PDF

• Import, edit, and export PDFs easily within Canva.
• Great for repurposing content, merging PDFs, editing non-editable PDFs.
  • How to use:
    • Create a design → Import file or drag-and-drop PDFs
    • Edit elements recognized by Canva, reposition, or change.

3. Translate Content

• Canva Magic Switch: Easily translate designs between languages.
  • How to use:
    • Magic switch button → Translate
    • Select language, pages to translate, whether to keep original design or create copy.

4. Schedule Posts

• Content Planner: Allows scheduling of social media posts from Canva.
  • Access through home page apps menu.
  • Connect social media accounts, schedule posts with captions.
  • Available only for Canva Pro users.

5. Send to Phone

• Quick Share: Easily send designs to phone via QR code.
  • How to use:
    • Share button → More → Send to phone
    • Scan QR code to open design on phone via Canva app.

6. Create Invoices

• Templates for Invoices: Simple and customizable invoices.
  • Suitable for new businesses.
  • How to use:
    • Left panel templates → Search for invoices → Customize templates.
    • Can change colors, add logos, etc.

7. Create Questionnaires

• Client Questionnaires: Utilize Canva Docs for fillable designs.
  • How to use:
    • Search for client questionnaires in templates, customize, and share via email.

8. Create Content Calendar

• Whiteboards: Organize and plan content visually.
  • How to use:
    • Homepage → Whiteboard
    • Use templates or create own; helpful for scheduling and organizing posts.

9. Websites

• Basic Websites: Create simple public designs for portfolios or landing pages.
  • How to use:
    • Websites tab or create a design and choose a template.
    • Customize text and links, publish when done.

10. Charts

• Visual Data Presentation: Create engaging charts for presentations.
  • How to use:
    • Left panel → Apps → Charts
    • Customize or upload CSV, adjust settings.

11. Daily Checklists

• Staying Organized: Create daily checklists for productivity.
  • How to use:
    • Templates bar → Search daily checklist → Customize and download.

12. Branded QR Codes

• Quick Access Links: Create QR codes for business cards, posters, etc.
  • How to use:
    • Apps tab → Search for QR code.
    • Enter URL and customize, or use pre-made options.

13. Play with Colors

• Color Tools: Tools for ideal color combinations and palette inspirations.
  • How to use: Visit canva.com/color
    • Color palette generator, color wheel, color meanings, palette ideas.

14. Make Photos Look Better

• Photo Editor: Enhance photo quality and restore old photos.
  • How to use:
    • Apps tab → Search enhancer, upload and enhance.
    • Elements tab → Edit photo options, adjust settings.

Conclusion

• Recap of key features and encouragement to explore Canva's extensive tools.
• Engage with audience, ask for feedback in comments, and encourage video subscriptions.