How to Create and Customize Tables in Canva

While reading a chart is not as engaging as analyzing a chart or graph, their importance in presenting information is undeniable. But let’s be honest, the tables you create in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheet are not that attractive no matter what you do. Fortunately, the popular graphic design tool Canva can help you create charts that are both eye-catching and easy to make.

Canva doesn’t offer any options or templates for creating tables, so you’ll have to draw one yourself or edit one of the templates. We’ll show you how to create and customize a table in Canva. So let’s get started.

How to Make a Table Using Elements in Canva

If you want to create a table with different cell sizes and customize it to your needs, you can open a blank template in Canva and draw a table from scratch. Trust me, it’s much easier than it looks. Let’s see how.

Stage 1: Go to Canva’s website in your web browser and click the Create design button to choose from the suggested options. Alternatively, you can upload an image by clicking Edit photo.

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Step 2: A project window will now appear. Switch to the Elements tab on your left, under Lines and Shapes, click the line shape to use it.

Stage 3: Use the duplicate button in the upper right to create copies of the inserted row and move them around to create a surrounded shape.

You can specify the type, color, thickness, etc. of a line. You can also use the top toolbar to change it.

Step 4: Add more rows from the Elements tab to draw columns and rows in your table.

Step 5: Once your table is ready, click the Text tab to enter data into it. Choose from the available text types to create a text box.

Alternatively, you can also press the letter T on your keyboard to quickly add a text box.

Step 6: After adding the text box, move it to the cell you want to type. You can also resize the text box to fit inside the cell.

Edit the text inside the text box and format it using the toolbar above.

Repeat the above step to add text to other cells in your table.

You can also use the lock icon in the top right to freeze certain items after adding them. That way, you can avoid moving them while you work.

And voila! Your table is ready and you can download it as an image, PDF or GIF using the Download button at the top.

How to Make a Table Using Templates in Canva

While you can easily draw in Canva, it is not the most preferred method if your time is limited. So, if you want to quickly create a tableau, you can use one of the ready-made templates from Canva to speed up the process.

Canva no longer has many custom templates for creating tables, but you can use and edit one of the Calendar templates to create a table for yourself. Read on to find out how.

Stage 1: Go to Canva’s website and use the top search box to search for Calendar templates.

Choose the most suitable template according to your needs from the results.

Step 2: Once the template opens in the project window, you’re ready to edit every aspect of the template, including text, lines, designs, colors, and more.

Select it and click the trash can icon in the top right to remove an unwanted item.

Stage 3: Then you can add text boxes by visiting the Text tab on your left. Alternatively, you can edit existing text boxes in your template.

Here he is. Your table is ready for presentation.

You can also arrange a few things in and around the table to make the table more interesting and fun.

How to Customize a Table in Canva

Once you’ve created your tableau using any of the methods above, Canva also offers a few customization options that you can use to change its background, elements, colors, and more. Let’s see how.

Resize Table

To resize a table, you need to group all the elements of your table in Canva. To do this, press Ctrl + A to select all lines and text boxes in your template. Now click on the Group button in the upper right corner.

Select all lines and text boxes. Then move the cursor to the edges to resize the table from there.

change background

If you want to change the background of the table from the original, you can click on the color icon in the top left and choose from the available options on the left.

Add Item

Canva also has an extensive library of fun elements that you can add to make your painting more stylish. To add an item, click the Items tab on your left, explore its library, and click the item to add it.

Alternatively, you can add your logo or watermark as an image. To do this, go to the Uploads tab on your left and click the Upload media button to upload your image. Once uploaded, click the image to add it. From here you can move, resize and edit as you see fit.

Here he is. A fully customized painting is ready to share in Canva.

Your Table Is Ready

Although Canva does not offer a simple way to create a table, it is still possible with the above methods. Plus, with customization tools and what Canva has to offer, you’re guaranteed to create a better spreadsheet than spreadsheets or spreadsheets in Excel.