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  • 5/23/2025
Welcome to SkillsForge Pro! In this quick and easy Canva tutorial, you’ll learn how to add a gradient to text using Canva’s free tools.

Whether you're creating content for social media, YouTube thumbnails, or your brand — this step-by-step guide will help you create stunning gradient text in minutes. Stick around and level up your design skills with this simple Canva trick!

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00:00Hey everyone!
00:01Welcome back to SkillsForge Pro, your favorite spot for quick and easy design tips that make
00:05a big impact.
00:07Today, I'm going to show you how to add a gradient effect to text in Canva.
00:11And yes, it's way simpler than you might think.
00:14Let's jump right in.
00:16So first I've got my Canvas ready.
00:18Now we're heading over to the Apps section.
00:20In the search bar, just type in Gradient.
00:23And the app we want is called Type Gradient.
00:32This is the one that does all the magic.
00:34Once it opens up, go ahead and type in your text.
00:36I'm writing Gradient Text just for this example.
00:46Next up, pick your font.
00:48I'm going with Arena Normal, but of course you can choose whatever fits your style.
00:55Now comes the fun part, choosing your gradient colors.
00:58You can pick two, three, or even more colors by tapping the color bar.
01:03You can also adjust the direction of the gradient manually – horizontal, vertical, diagonal,
01:09whatever looks best for your design.
01:12And boom!
01:13Your custom gradient text is ready to go.
01:16And that's it!
01:17Super easy, super cool!
01:19If this tutorial helped you out, make sure to hit that like button and drop a comment
01:23to let us know which Canva trick you want to learn next.
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01:33a new video from SkillsForge Pro.
01:36Thanks so much for watching, and I'll catch you in the next one!

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