How to Make Wavy Text in Canva

Quick summary

Creating wavy text in Canva involves using the Effects panel and the Curve shape option to bend text, then duplicating and repositioning the curved layers to produce a wave effect. This step-by-step process works on any Canva design and requires no third-party plugins or design expertise.

Steps

1. Open Canva and start a new design or open an existing one.
2. Click on the Text tool from the edit toolbar.
3. Choose your preferred text styles.
4. Type the text you want to make wavy.
5. On the toolbar above the editor, click Effects.
6. Go to Shape and choose the Curve option.
7. In the left-hand corner, adjust the curve level to your preference.
8. Click the Addition icon to duplicate the curved text.
9. Once duplicated, arrange the curve layers to begin creating the wave effect.
10. Go back to the Effects option for the duplicated text.
11. Adjust the curve level of the duplicated words.
12. Keep both text sets separated to maintain the curve shape.
13. Adjust the position of each curve layer to achieve the desired wavy look.