How to Create a Cover Page with Canva
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Create a FREE account on www.canva.com
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Select the "card" option under "start a new design."
- While you can select any of the layout options, the card option will fit best on the Taskstream page without the need to resize the image.
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Select a layout and create your cover page!
- Be aware that some of Canva's images, cost $1.00/each. So if you'd like to keep it free, be sure to upload your own pictures under the "uploads" button in the left toolbar. Consider using Loyola's Flickr Page!
- Be aware that some of Canva's images, cost $1.00/each. So if you'd like to keep it free, be sure to upload your own pictures under the "uploads" button in the left toolbar. Consider using Loyola's Flickr Page!
- Click "Download" on the top bar.
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Select "As an Image".
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Select "Open with" and select a photo editing program.
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After your photo editing program opens, export/save the file as a .JPG or .GIF. (NOTE: Taskstream does not support .PNG files.)
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You are now ready to upload the image to Taskstream! Log in to Taskstream and select your web folio or DRF.
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Create a "Text & Image" section on the home page.
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Select the "Add an Image" link at the top of your screen, which looks like this:
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Browse to find the image stored on your computer, choose your image placement and scale preferences, and then click "Save and Return."
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Your image should now display on your homepage!
