To create a hanging indent in Canva, you need to do it manually because Canva does not have a built-in hanging indent feature for text boxes in designs. Here’s a step-by-step method based on expert guides:
How to Create a Hanging Indent in Canva
- Add Your Text : Insert a text box and type or paste your paragraph.
- Separate the First Line :
- Select the first line of your paragraph, cut it out, and paste it into a new text box.
- Format this new text box to match the original text (font, size, color).
- Position the Text Boxes :
- Place the first-line text box aligned to the left margin.
- Position the second text box (containing the rest of the paragraph) slightly indented to the right, creating the hanging indent effect.
- Fine-tune Alignment : Adjust the spacing between the two text boxes until the hanging indent looks neat and balanced.
This workaround mimics the hanging indent by visually separating the first line from the rest of the paragraph
Additional Tips
- You cannot use the Tab key or automatic indent features to create hanging indents in Canva designs.
- In Canva Docs (a different product within Canva), there are indent buttons, but they do not support hanging indents automatically; manual adjustment is still necessary.
- Use duplicate text boxes and careful positioning for best results.
- Preview your design to ensure the indent looks consistent and professional
This manual method is currently the most effective way to achieve hanging indents in Canva.
