To group in Canva, you just need to select multiple elements, then use the Group option so they move and resize as one unit. Here’s a clear, quick guide for both desktop and mobile.

How to group in Canva (desktop)

  1. Select your elements
    • Click the first element (text, shape, image, icon, etc.).
    • Hold Shift (Windows) or Command (Mac) and click each additional element you want in the group.
 * Or click‑and‑drag your mouse to draw a selection box around several items at once.
  1. Group them
    • When they’re all selected, a floating toolbar or context menu appears; click Group.
 * Or right‑click on the selection and choose **Group**.

 * Keyboard shortcuts:
   * Windows: **Ctrl + G**
   * Mac: **Command + G**.
  1. Work with the group
    • Move the group by dragging it; all elements move together.
 * Resize from the corners; everything scales proportionally as one object.

 * You can still double‑click inside to edit certain items, or **Ungroup** if you need detailed changes (right‑click → Ungroup, or Ctrl/Command + Shift + G).

How to group in Canva (mobile app)

  1. Select multiple elements
    • Tap and hold the first element until a menu appears.
 * Choose **Select multiple**.
 * Tap each additional element you want to include; they’ll all highlight as they’re selected.
  1. Group the selection
    • Look at the toolbar at the bottom of the screen and tap Group.
 * Your elements now behave as a single object you can move or resize together.
  1. Ungroup on mobile
    • Tap the grouped object.
    • Use the bottom toolbar and tap Ungroup (or the option in the context menu if shown).

Extra tips and “gotchas”

  • If you don’t see the Group button , it usually means:
    • Only one element is selected, or
    • You’ve selected something that can’t be grouped with others in that context (like certain background or locked elements).
  • Grouping is great for:
    • Logos made from multiple shapes and text
    • Buttons (shape + label text)
    • Social post layouts where you want to keep spacing consistent across pages.

Simple HTML table of shortcuts

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<table>
  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th>Platform</th>
      <th>Action</th>
      <th>How to do it</th>
    </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td>Desktop (Windows)</td>
      <td>Group</td>
      <td>Select elements, then press Ctrl + G or click “Group”.[web:1][web:3]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Desktop (Mac)</td>
      <td>Group</td>
      <td>Select elements, then press Command + G or click “Group”.[web:1][web:3]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Desktop</td>
      <td>Ungroup</td>
      <td>Right‑click → Ungroup, or press Ctrl/Command + Shift + G.[web:1][web:3]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Mobile app</td>
      <td>Group</td>
      <td>Tap‑and‑hold → “Select multiple” → tap elements → tap “Group” in bottom toolbar.[web:1][web:3]</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Mobile app</td>
      <td>Ungroup</td>
      <td>Select grouped object → tap “Ungroup” in toolbar/context menu.[web:1][web:7]</td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

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