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How to Add Border in Canva

Updated on:
June 5, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to frame your Canva design with a custom border.

Quick summary

Adding a border in Canva is done by searching for border elements in the Elements tab and placing them directly onto your design. You can resize, reposition, and layer multiple borders to achieve the exact framing style you need.


Steps

  1. Create or open an existing Canva design.
  2. On the editor toolbar, click on the Elements tab.
  3. In the search bar, type 'borders'.
  4. Select a border from the suggested search results.
  5. Click on your chosen border to add it to your design.
  6. Adjust the position of the border to place it where you want it.
  7. Resize the border to fit your design dimensions.
  8. Click the Addition icon to add another border layer if needed.
  9. Preview your design to confirm the border looks as intended.
  10. Once satisfied, save your design.

📌 Why this matters

Adding a border in Canva instantly elevates the visual polish of any design — from social media graphics to presentations and phone wallpapers. Canva's Elements library provides hundreds of ready-made border styles that users can search, apply, resize, and reposition without any design experience. This feature matters because it gives creators full control over framing and composition directly inside Canva's drag-and-drop editor. Whether you need a simple frame or layered decorative borders, Canva makes the process fast, flexible, and accessible to everyone.
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