Canva mobile editing breaks on zoom and text placement
Canva users on phones and tablets experience the canvas jumping position when zooming, and struggle to place text accurately. As mobile-first design work becomes more common, this interaction model failure is a significant barrier for users who primarily create content on handheld devices.
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