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This guide provides information on VPL's Indigenous Film Collection.

Explore your roots at VPL and beyond: resources and services for genealogists.

Once you are finished editing your design on Canva, you can save it to your computer in a variety of ways.  Image Click the “Share” button on the top right corner.  You can select other people to have access to or collaborate with you on this project. These collaborators will be able to view and edit the design. You can add them via email or by copying and pasting a link. There will be an option to download the project. Click on that, and then click on the format you would like to save this project as, such as PDF, PNG, MP4, and more. Once you find the format you would like to save as, click “Download

Once you have chosen your template you will be taken to the editing screen.  Image In the editor, you can click and select designs of your template to customize them. You can re-write text, move pictures, or delete items. On the left hand menu, you will also find additional options to customize your templates. 

Templates are one of the main features of Canva. They allow for anyone to quickly create and customize a variety of projects. You must first choose your template, and then you will be allowed to edit or customize it.  To find or explore pre-made templates, click on one of the icons on the home screen or click on the “templates” option on the left hand menu.  Image You will be presented with a variety of options depending on what kind of project you would like to make, what format it will be in, and what the purpose of the project is. Canva may also choose to highlight seasonal designs, such as

Image In order to get started using Canva, you will be required to sign up, or log in if you already have an account.  You can sign up using a previously existing Google, Facebook, Apple, Microsoft, or email account. If you are using Canva for work, you can also use a work related email.  Image You must agree to the Terms of Use, which are linked on the sign in page.  Make sure that you keep track of the account you are using to sign up for Canva, as you will need it in order to log back in later and view your projects.  You may be asked what you are using Canva for in order for Canva to recommend designs

This guide provides information about the online graphic design creation tool Canva.

Hear unexpected sounds in familiar library spaces, experience new musical traditions, and enrich yourself culturally and socially with year-round free concerts at VPL.