Canva Hacks Part 4 ➔ Canva’s Secret Fonts Revealed

Those glossy, balloon-style letters you keep seeing? They’re hidden in plain sight. Paste a set:code into Canva’s Elements search and unlock entire alphabet sets — no apps, no plugins.

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1) What’s a set: code?

Every specialty letter/graphic lives inside a hidden collection. Collections have IDs that start with set: — paste that ID into Elements search to reveal the full matching alphabet.

Why it’s useful

  • Instant access to a full alphabet in one style.
  • No guessing or scrolling through mixed results.
  • Perfect for bold hero titles and promos.
How to use
  1. Open Elements in Canva.
  2. Paste a code like set:nAFinJ_JLng in the search bar.
  3. Drop letters onto your canvas and style as needed.
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2) My Favorite Hidden Font Sets

Copy + paste any code into the Elements search bar — the full alphabet pops up in that exact style.

Copy these

  • set:nAFinJ_JLng ➜ Glossy 3D Letters
  • set:nAGLZVAq330 ➜ Furry Red
  • set:nAFfUbSeHDM ➜ Pink Bubble
  • set:nAFRzBIB7vw ➜ Blue Balloon
  • set:nAFBmVkEJmo ➜ Soft Glossy
  • set:nAGXjLaUGNQ ➜ Glossy Red
Pro tips
  • Keep titles short (1–2 words) for maximum impact.
  • Pair with clean body fonts to avoid visual noise.
  • Use subtle shadows or outlines for readability on busy backgrounds.
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3) How to Find Your Own set: Codes

Once you know where to look, discovering new styles takes seconds.

Steps

  1. Click a letter/graphic you like in Elements.
  2. Click the or i icon at the top.
  3. Select “View more by [creator]” or “More like this”.
  4. Look at the browser URL and copy the set:________ part.
  5. Paste that into the Elements search bar.
Why it works

You get a cohesive alphabet instantly — same texture, same lighting, same style. That consistency is what makes the design feel “custom.”

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4) Why This Hack Matters

For carousels, product promos, and digital flyers — consistency is king.

Benefits

  • Professional, custom-looking headlines in minutes.
  • Brand-cohesive alphabets without downloading fonts.
  • Faster workflows — no hunting through random results.
Next step

Save your favorite set: codes to a Brand doc. Build a quick “headline system” you can reuse across posts and mockups.

Get the Secret Fonts Quick Guide inside the Creative Vault.
Includes the 6 codes above, plus space to add your own discoveries.
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