Canva Falsely Reports Connection Issues, Blocking Presentation Editing
A user reports Canva repeatedly shows internet connection errors despite a working connection, preventing them from creating or editing a presentation ahead of a deadline. Missing gallery options compound the frustration under time pressure.
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