Adding hyperlinks in Canva is a simple yet powerful way to enhance your designs and create interactive content that engages your audience, and is FREE.
I have added a hyperlinked ToC to my reading planner, and it really has made a difference when selling it for personal use as a PDF file.
If you are interested you can grab it here
How to Add Hyperlinks in Canva
Step 1: Create Your Design
Open Canva and start creating your design.
Step 2: Add Text or Element
Drag and drop a text box or any other element (like an image or shape) onto your design canvas. This will be the element you want to turn into a hyperlink.
Step 3: Insert the Hyperlink
- With the element selected, look for the “Link” option in the top toolbar. It looks like a chain link icon.
- You can also use CTRL + K to add the hyperlink
- Click on the “Link” option. A window will pop up.
- In the window, you have this options:
- Website URL: Enter the full web address (URL) you want the hyperlink to lead to.
- Email: Enter the email address you want the hyperlink to send an email to.
- Another page in the same project –> This is great to create digital PDF files like planners or journals.
- After entering the URL or email, click the “Apply” button.
Step 4: Customize the Link Appearance (Optional)
- You can customize how the hyperlink looks:
- Text: Change the hyperlink’s text (if it’s a text element).
- Color: Modify the hyperlink color to make it stand out.
- Underline: Toggle the underline on/off.
- Style: Apply any desired font or style changes.
Step 5: Test the Hyperlink
To make sure the hyperlink works as intended:
- Click the “Preview” button at the top right to see your design in action.
- If the hyperlink is working, you’re good to go!
Step 6: Download or Share
After confirming that your hyperlinks work, you can save your design as a downloadable file or directly share it on social media, websites, or wherever you’d like.
Tips:
- Hyperlinks work best in interactive digital formats like PDFs, presentations, and web graphics.
- Remember that some platforms may have restrictions on using hyperlinks, so always check the platform’s guidelines.
Please let me know if you would like more tips about using Canva
Mabel.