Using Text Input
How to add content by typing or pasting text directly
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The simplest way to create visuals is by typing or pasting text directly. This guide covers best practices for text input.
When to Use Text Input
Text input works best for:
- Quick social media posts
- Key talking points or bullet lists
- Product descriptions
- Quotes and testimonials
- Any content not yet published online
How to Add Text
In AI Chat (Recommended)
Just describe what you want or paste your content directly:
"Create an Instagram carousel from this: 5 Productivity Tips for Remote Workers: 1. Set clear boundaries. 2. Use time-blocking. 3. Take regular breaks. 4. Create a dedicated workspace. 5. Plan tomorrow before you finish today."
The AI will ask follow-up questions if needed and suggest the best format for your content.
Tips for Better Results
Be Specific
The more context you provide, the better your visuals:
Less effective:
"Tips for productivity"
More effective:
"5 Productivity Tips for Remote Workers: 1. Set clear boundaries between work and personal time. 2. Use time-blocking to protect your deep work hours. 3. Take regular breaks - try the Pomodoro technique. 4. Create a dedicated workspace. 5. End each day by planning tomorrow."
Include Key Elements
For best results, include:
- Numbers and stats - "Increased sales by 47%"
- Quotes - Put important phrases in quotation marks
- Structure - Use bullet points or numbered lists
- Context - What's the topic? Who's the audience?
Formatting Your Text
Canvora understands basic formatting:
Main Topic: Remote Work Productivity
Key Points:
• Set boundaries
• Use time-blocking
• Take regular breaks
Quote: "The key to remote work is intentional boundaries"
Stats: 73% of remote workers report higher productivity
Content Length Guidelines
| Visual Type | Recommended Length |
|---|---|
| Quote card | 1-2 sentences |
| Single post | 1-3 paragraphs |
| Carousel | 5-10 key points |
| Infographic | Full article or data set |
Common Use Cases
Social Media Caption → Visual
Turn your caption into a shareable graphic:
Just launched our new feature! 🚀
After 6 months of development, we're excited to announce
AI-powered recommendations that help you find exactly
what you're looking for.
Early users are seeing 3x better results.
Meeting Notes → Summary
Transform your notes into shareable takeaways:
Q3 Strategy Meeting Highlights:
1. Revenue up 23% YoY
2. Launching in 3 new markets
3. New product line in Q4
4. Team growing from 50 to 75
Testimonial → Quote Graphic
Turn customer feedback into social proof:
Customer Testimonial:
"This product changed how our team works. We've saved
10 hours per week and our output quality has improved
dramatically."
- Sarah Chen, Marketing Director at TechCorp
Chat Mode Tips
In AI Chat, you can iterate on your content:
- "Can you make it shorter?"
- "Add a call-to-action at the end"
- "Make it more professional"
- "Split this into 5 carousel slides"
The AI will refine your content and generate updated visuals.
Next: Learn how to Import from URLs for published content.