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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):

    1. Go to Brand Kit → Brand Voice
    2. Describe your brand's tone and style
    3. Magic Write automatically uses your voice for all generated text

    Bulk Create with Magic Write

    Create personalized content at scale:

    1. Design a template (e.g., quote graphic, product card)
    2. Connect a CSV/spreadsheet with variables
    3. Magic Write fills in personalized text for each row
    4. 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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