Key takeaways:
- Canva doesn’t have built-in footnote features but offers manual workarounds
- You can create citation numbers using text boxes and basic formatting
- References can be added at the bottom of the page with smaller text
Ever needed to add citations to your Canva designs? 🤔 While Canva isn’t built for academic documents, there are simple ways to create footnote-style references.
I’ll show you two easy methods to add footnotes in your Canva projects. Let’s make your content more credible! 📚
Table of Contents
Creating Footnotes in Canva Design Templates 🎨
For Presentation Slides and Graphics
A design template gives you more flexibility with footnote placement. Here’s how:
- Click the Text tool and add a text box
- Type your citation number in square brackets
- Make the text smaller than your main content
- Position it slightly above the text line
- Use gray color to make it less distracting
Adding Reference List
At the bottom of your design:
- Create another text box
- List your sources with matching numbers
- Make the text about 30% smaller than body text
- Use gray color for subtle appearance
Making Footnotes in Canva Documents 📄
For Regular Documents
The process is similar but with some limitations:
- Type your citation number in brackets
- Select the number and reduce the font size
- Add references at the bottom with matching numbers
- Use Shift + Enter for new lines between references
Pro Tips ✨
- Keep citation numbers consistent throughout
- Maintain the same font size for all references
- Leave enough space at the bottom for your reference list
FAQs
Can I make superscript text in Canva documents?
No, Canva documents don’t support true superscript formatting.
How many footnotes can I add?
You can add as many as needed – 5, 10, or even 20 per page.
Should footnote numbers be in brackets?
Yes, using square brackets is a common and clean way to show citations.
Can I change footnote colors?
Yes, using gray or lighter shades helps make citations less distracting.
Do I need special tools for footnotes in Canva?
No, you can create footnotes using just Canva’s basic text tools.
Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9igsp6yx3sM
