Canva UI Update Makes Basic Layer Manipulation Feel Cumbersome
A Canva user says a recent update turned simple layering actions into tedious multi-step work, making editing feel like a chore compared to the previous interface. The complaint reflects a common risk in design-tool updates: added complexity that erodes a previously fluid core workflow.
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