Canva's Print Output Doesn't Match What's Shown in the Editor
A user designing in Canva finds that what appears on-screen differs from what actually prints, with no clear way to diagnose or fix the discrepancy. This WYSIWYG mismatch undermines confidence in using Canva for anything meant for physical print.
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