Add, unlock, and remove guides

1. Select File from the top menu bar, then
   Rulers and guides.
2. Select Add guides.
3. Select a preset from the options: 12 columns, 3 columns, or 3x3 Grid. Or select
   Custom to create custom guides.
4. Select Add guides.

1. Create or open an existing design.
2. From the menu bar, select File, then
   Settings.
3. Select Show rulers and guides. Rulers showing pixel dimensions appear at the top and left of the canvas. These reflect the canvas size, not the final physical product. Canva scales your design to fit when you select a product in the Print panel, but the rulers don’t change. The ruler’s unit matches the design’s dimensions. For example, pixel designs show pixel rulers.
4. Grey highlight on the rulers will appear when you select and move an element in your design. This is to help you know the element’s exact position.

• Drag the side ruler to your design, or
• Right-click on your design and select
  Guides, then select
  Add vertical guide.

• Drag the top ruler to your design, or
• Right-click on your design and select
  Guides, then select
  Add horizontal guide.

By default, preset and custom guides are locked to prevent unintentional edits.

1. Select File from the top menu bar, then
   Settings.
2. Uncheck or check Lock guides.

You can do this in different ways:

• From the editor menu, go to File
  , select Settings, and then Clear guides.
• You can also remove unlocked guides by selecting them individually and dragging them off the page.