Canva Support for Educators

When and why would I use Canva Custom Size? 

• Canva Custom Size allows you to set the dimensions of your project, which is especially important if you plan to PRINT your design. 

• Thinking about and setting your dimensions at the START of your design will save you time!

  • If you forget to set the dimensions at the beginning, you can resize it later (option in the toolbar).

  • This may require you to edit all of the content as the formatting will change.

Popular dimensions and final products:

• 8.5x11 or 11x8.5 inches: Letter Size

  • Good for printing documents, booklets, brochures, handouts, flyers, etc

  • You can print letter size designs on any Beaver printer, including full color on the R-Level

• 8.5x14 or 14x8.5 inches: Legal size 

  • Good for printing menus, bulletins, brochures, infographics, charts, diagrams, etc.

  • You can print full color designs but need help from the IT Team (it requires a special printer drive)

    • Download your design as a JPEG and email it to presentations@bcdschool.org. Include the print size you want.  

    • Then check in with IT Help Desk on the R-Level to let them know you sent a file and ask for their help to help print it

• 11x17 or 17x11 inches: Tabloid/Ledger

  • Good for printing drawings, diagrams, large tables, bulletins, infographics, etc.

  • You can print full color designs but need help from the IT Team (it requires a special printer driver)

    • Download your design as a JPEG and email it to presentations@bcdschool.org. Include the print size you want. 

    • Then check in with IT Help Desk on the R-Level to let them know you sent a file and ask for their help to help print it

• 12x18 or 18x12 inches: Small Poster

  • Good for printing small posters, marketing materials, infographics, etc.

  • Your design should NOT have a solid, dark background color. Choose white/light color with darker font to save on ink.

  • This size must be printed using the large format printer and requires help from the IT Team

    • Download your design as a JPEG and email it to presentations@bcdschool.org. Include the print size you want. 

    • Then check in with IT Help Desk on the R-Level to let them know you sent a file and ask for their help to help print it

• 18x24 or 24x18 AND 24x36 or 36x24 inches: Large Poster

  • Good for printing large posters

  • Your design should NOT have a solid, dark background color. Choose white/light color with darker font to save on ink.

  • This is the largest size poster we can print on campus using the large format printer and requires help from the IT Team

    • Download your design as a JPEG and email it to presentations@bcdschool.org. Include the print size you want. 

    • Then check in with IT Help Desk on the R-Level to let them know you sent a file and ask for their help to help print it

Canva Custom Size Resources:

• Canva AI Generated Images with Magic Media

• Canva Brochures

• Canva Posters

• How to make an infographic

When and why would I use Canva Sheet? 

• Canva Sheet is a collaborative spreadsheet tool that combines the functionality of traditional data tables with Canva’s visual design features, making it easy to organize information and create visually engaging charts, infographics, and reports.

• It’s ideal for students and teams who want to present data in a clear, creative, and professional way.

Canva Sheet Resources:

• How To Import Data From Google Sheets To Canva Charts

When and why would I use Canva Doc? 

• Canva Docs is a collaborative online document tool that blends traditional text editing with Canva’s design features, allowing users to create visually appealing, media-rich documents. 

• It’s great for students and teams who want to make reports, proposals, or plans that are both informative and engaging.

Canva Doc Resources:

When and why would I use Canva Whiteboard? 

• Canva Whiteboard is a collaborative, infinite canvas where teams can brainstorm, plan, and organize ideas visually in real time. 

• It’s perfect for students and groups who want to map out projects, create flowcharts, or run interactive workshops with a creative, flexible layout.

Canva Whiteboard Resources:

When and why would I use Canva Presentation? 

• Canva Presentations is an easy-to-use tool for designing and delivering visually striking slide decks with customizable templates, graphics, and animations. 

• It’s ideal for students and teams who want to present their ideas clearly and creatively, whether in person or online.

Canva Presentation and Podcast Resources:

• Canva Podcasts

• How to create a podcast in Canva

When and why would I use Canva Video? 

• Canva Video is a simple, drag-and-drop video editor that lets users create professional-looking videos with templates, stock footage, music, and animations. 

• It’s great for students and teams who want to produce engaging video projects, presentations, or social media content without needing advanced editing skills.

Canva Presentation Resources:

• Canva Videos

When and why would I use Canva Website? 

• Canva Websites lets users design and publish simple, visually appealing websites without coding, using customizable templates and drag-and-drop tools. I

• t’s ideal for students and teams who need a quick, creative way to showcase portfolios, event pages, or project information online.

Canva Website Resources:

• Edit website templates