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Magic Write & Text Tools
From the course Canva AI & Magic Studio
Magic Write is Canva's AI writing assistant, built directly into the design editor for seamless content creation.
Magic Write Capabilities
- Generate text — Write headlines, captions, bios, blog posts, and more
- Rewrite — Change tone, length, or style of existing text
- Summarize — Condense long text into key points
- Expand — Add detail to short text
- Translate — Convert text to 100+ languages
- Change tone — Professional, casual, funny, inspirational, etc.
Using Magic Write
In any text box, click the Magic Write icon or type "/" to access:
"Write a catchy Instagram caption for a coffee shop's new seasonal latte"
Magic Write generates several options you can choose from and edit.
Brand Voice
Set up your brand voice in Brand Kit (Pro feature):
- Go to Brand Kit → Brand Voice
- Describe your brand's tone and style
- Magic Write automatically uses your voice for all generated text
Bulk Create with Magic Write
Create personalized content at scale:
- Design a template (e.g., quote graphic, product card)
- Connect a CSV/spreadsheet with variables
- Magic Write fills in personalized text for each row
- Generate hundreds of unique designs instantly
Example workflow: A real estate agent creates property listing graphics. Upload a spreadsheet with property details, and Canva generates a branded graphic for each listing with AI-written descriptions.
Key Takeaways
- •Magic Write generates, rewrites, summarizes, and translates text in the editor
- •Brand Voice ensures AI-generated text matches your brand's tone
- •Bulk Create + Magic Write generates hundreds of personalized designs
- •Access with '/' shortcut in any text box for instant AI writing
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