There are various entry points for creating graphics with Canva. We will show you where to find them and how to create graphics from there on. 

The embedded Canva button does not support all features of the Pro version. Learn more here.

An overview of the topics within this article:

• The various entry points for Canva creation
• Creating Canva assets
• Including brand material in asset creation
• Problems with accessing Canva

Entry Points to Create Assets via Canva in Communications Control

•  The global plus button in the blue bar
  
• The asset section of tasks, ideas, topics, content, and events
• The WYSIWYG editor of post types that contain assets
• The grey box in the grid view of Digital Asset Management
• The three-dot menus of the Digital Asset Management views and the asset modal (only for assets created in Communications Control with Canva)
  

Graphic Creation in Canva

1. Click on the Design in Canva option.
2. Select a design type (e.g. Instagram Story).*
3. Enter a graphic title.
4. Create your graphic.
5. Click the Publish button.
6. Determine the storage location in the DAM.

After you have created graphics in Communications Control with Canva, you can reopen them using the Canva button and make edits to all components (elements, text fields, etc.).

Existing assets in Digital Asset Management that were not created using the Canva button do not include an option to edit in Canva.

How to Include Your Brand Material in the Asset Creation

1. Create a new folder in Canva and share it with the people you want within your Canva license.
2. Upload your logos, icons, elements, and colors to the folder.
   Important: Files must be uploaded individually.
3. Open the Canva button in Communications Control.
   Note: If you already had Canva button open before folder creation, you will need to close the button and open it again.
4. Navigate to Folder and click on the folder you just created.
5. The folder opens. It is automatically pinned to the left of the menu bar.
6. Create your Canva design as usual and drag and drop the elements from your folder into your design. 

Error when opening the Canva integration

Depending on your personal browser settings, you may encounter problems when clicking on the Canva button. For example, if you are asked to accept third-party cookies, open your browser settings, navigate to the Cookies and other website data section, and make sure that all cookies are allowed. Reload Communications Control, and you can use the Canva integration to its full extent.