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Canva Text Box Interaction Is Difficult and Frustrating to Use

Users struggle to interact with Canva's text box element, finding the placement and editing experience cumbersome. The vague nature of the complaint suggests a generalized friction with text manipulation in the editor. This is a UX issue within an existing design tool rather than an unmet market need.

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