If you’re designing graphics, slides, or posts in Canva, the Position tool (with Layers) is your secret weapon for clean, organized, professional layouts.
The Position tool controls arrangement, alignment, and spacing — quickly and precisely.
Use alignment first for structure, then distribute for rhythm. Finish in Layers to lock hierarchy.
Layers show every element from TOP to BOTTOM — like a sandwich. Top items sit above everything; bottom items sit behind.
Three elements: texture, background container, and text.
Texture on top ➝ visible over container. Adds tactile detail without hiding content.
Texture on bottom ➝ completely hidden by container. The design looks flat and plain.
The clean, no-guesswork workflow.
Layers aren’t just for neatness — they create visual hierarchy and make designs feel intentional.
Open a current design, toggle Layers, move textures above, shadows below, and re-order your content blocks.
Use these terms to help users discover this tutorial.
Canva just launched a built-in Texture App, and it changes everything. This guide shows you how to use it, where to find it, and which textures to try first to add depth and visual richness to your designs.
Margins are one of Canva’s most overlooked features — and one of the easiest to use. This tutorial shows you how to turn on margins, rulers, and guides to instantly improve your layouts and design like a pro.
