If you’ve ever needed to add page numbers in Canva after finishing a workbook, you know it can feel like one more step at the end. And if you’ve admired a perfectly planned Instagram feed, you may have wondered how to create a 3×3 Instagram grid in Canva without overcomplicating it. Today I’m sharing two simple tutorials that make both of these tasks feel easier.
Over the years, I’ve found a few small adjustments that make the whole design process feel smoother. They’re simple changes, but they make a real difference.
A Better Way to Add Page Numbers in Canva
If you create workbooks or multi-page PDFs in Canva, you’ve probably finished designing everything, stepped back to admire it, and then realized you still need to add page numbers.
Most people go back and type them in manually, page by page.
There’s a much simpler way.
In this quick tutorial, I walk you through:
- How to add page numbers using a simple keyboard shortcut
- How to apply them to every page at once
- How to move or remove them from specific pages like your cover
Once you know where to click, it takes less than a minute and helps your document feel finished and ready to share.
Watch Now (2 minutes) How to Easily Add Page Numbers in Canva
Planning Your Instagram Grid With Intention
I’ve always loved Instagram feeds where the posts connect into one larger image. It feels thoughtful and intentional.
Many people assume it’s complicated to create, but when you break it down, it’s very manageable.
In this tutorial, I show you:
- The exact custom size to use in Canva
- How to download your full image correctly
- Where to upload it to split it into 9 posts
- The order to post them so everything lines up
This works beautifully for launches, announcements, quotes, or anything you want to highlight in a bigger way. It gives your content structure without making the process feel overwhelming.
Watch Now (2 minutes) How to Grid Your Instagram Feed
Why These Two Belong Together
Page numbers and Instagram grids may not seem related at first, but they solve the same kind of problem.
They remove extra steps.
They add structure.
They help your work feel more intentional.
When your systems feel clear, creating feels easier. And that’s always the goal.
If you haven’t tried either of these yet, choose one and test it this week. Small refinements like this are often what make Canva feel calm instead of chaotic.
Happy Creating,
Deena