6-3 Creating and Saving Custom Presets Explained

Key Concepts

To effectively create and save custom presets in Canva Pro, it's essential to understand the following key concepts:

• Creating Custom Presets
• Saving Custom Presets
• Using Custom Presets
• Managing Custom Presets

1. Creating Custom Presets

Creating custom presets in Canva Pro allows you to save specific design settings for quick reuse. Here's how to create a custom preset:

1. Open a new or existing design in Canva Pro.
2. Apply the desired settings to your design elements (e.g., font styles, colors, effects).
3. Click on the element you want to save as a preset.
4. Click on the "Save as Preset" button located in the element's settings panel.
5. Name your preset and click "Save."

Think of creating custom presets as setting up a template for your favorite design elements. This allows you to quickly apply consistent styles across multiple designs.

2. Saving Custom Presets

Saving custom presets ensures that you can easily access and reuse your preferred design settings. Here's how to save a custom preset:

1. After creating a custom preset, it will automatically be saved in your Canva Pro account.
2. To view your saved presets, click on the "Presets" tab in the left-hand panel.
3. Your custom presets will be listed under the "Custom" section.

Saving custom presets is like storing your favorite recipes in a cookbook. You can easily refer to them whenever you need to recreate a specific design style.

3. Using Custom Presets

Using custom presets in Canva Pro allows you to apply saved settings to new or existing designs quickly. Here's how to use a custom preset:

1. Open a new or existing design in Canva Pro.
2. Click on the element where you want to apply the preset (e.g., text box, shape).
3. Click on the "Presets" tab in the left-hand panel.
4. Select your custom preset from the "Custom" section.
5. The preset settings will be automatically applied to the selected element.

Using custom presets is like using a recipe to cook a dish. You can quickly apply the saved settings to achieve a consistent and professional look in your designs.

4. Managing Custom Presets

Managing custom presets in Canva Pro allows you to organize and maintain your saved presets effectively. Here's how to manage custom presets:

1. Click on the "Presets" tab in the left-hand panel.
2. Hover over the custom preset you want to manage.
3. Click on the "Edit" or "Delete" button to modify or remove the preset.
4. You can also drag and drop presets to reorder them.

Managing custom presets is like organizing your cookbook. You can edit, delete, or rearrange your presets to keep them organized and easy to access.

By mastering these key concepts, you'll be able to create and save custom presets efficiently, use them to streamline your design process, and manage them effectively for future projects.