Notes on Canva Library Hacks Presentation

Introduction

• Presenter: Ronnie, Canva Guru
• Topic: Five powerful tips to enhance searching in the Canva library.

Hack 1: Using the Three Dot Menu

• Accessing Element Information:
  • Click on the three dots (more button) to view detailed information about graphics and photos.
  • Information includes:
    • Title of the element
    • Contributor name
    • Element type (e.g., photo, graphic)
    • Keywords associated with the element
    • Options to star, add to a folder, or report
  • Example: Searching for squiggly line shows similar keywords like curve, doodle, etc.

Hack 2: Info Button for Template Elements

• Finding Template Elements:
  • If you like an element in a template, select it, click the three dots, and choose the info button.
  • Access similar information as in the elements tab.
  • Copy the title to search for the element in the elements tab.

Hack 3: See More Like This

• Finding Similar Elements:
  • After selecting an element, use the "See more like this" option for similar styled elements.
  • This helps maintain design consistency in projects.

Hack 4: Finding Collections

• Accessing Collections:
  • When an element is part of a collection, you can view it by selecting the three dots and clicking "View Collection."
  • Collections can include varying elements with consistent styles.
  • Use contributor’s name to explore more of their work if no collection exists.

Hack 5: Star and Collecting Elements

• Tracking Favorite Photos:
  • Star elements to save them for later reference.
  • Use the info button to gather keywords or view collections.
  • Look for unique keywords to find a set of related photos.

Canva Pro vs Free

• User Access:
  • Free users: ~2.5 million elements.
  • Pro users: 85+ million elements, along with additional premium features.
  • 30-day free trial for Canva Pro available.

Conclusion

• Encourages exploration of the Canva library using presented hacks.
• Links to further resources and a course on Canva available in the description.
• Thank you for watching.