One handy feature of Canva is the ability to flip elements horizontally or vertically. This can come in handy when you need to create a mirror image of a shape or design element. Here’s how to flip a shape in Canva in three simple steps.
Before we proceed, it’s important to note that you can’t flip vector shapes coming from Canva’s “Shapes” option as seen below.
That said, other elements you bring into your design can be flipped without any issue. This includes graphics, photos, illustrations, and text frames you add from the sidebar.
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Step 1: Select The Element You Want To Flip
To begin, open up your Canva workspace and select the element you want to flip. For this example, we’ll use a heart.
Step 2: Click “Flip”
Once you’ve selected the element you want to flip, click on “Flip” from the tools menu just above the editor.
Step 3: Choose Horizontal Or Vertical
From the dropdown menu, you can choose to flip the element horizontally or vertically. For this example, we’ll keep it horizontal.
And that’s it! Flipping an element in any shape from Canva is a quick and easy way to create a mirrored image without having to manually rotate it.
Conclusion
The flip tool in Canva is a simple way to give your layouts a fresh look without rebuilding anything from scratch. Just select the element you want to flip, click on “Flip” from the tools menu, and choose horizontal or vertical from the dropdown menu. Give it a try next time you’re stuck on a design and see how flipping an element can give you the results you need.