How to Link Canva to Microsoft Teams Assignments

Creation date: 08/05/2026 08:21    Updated: 08/05/2026 10:12   canva teams

Creating an assignment in Canva and sending to Teams

Step 1: Create your design

  1. Go to Canva and log in
  2. Click Create a design
  3. Choose a template (worksheet, poster, presentation etc.)
    • Tip: Use templates to save time

Step 2: Turn it into an assignment

  1. In your design, click Share / Assign
  2. Select Microsoft Teams from the options
  3. If prompted:
    • Sign into your school Microsoft account
    • Allow permissions

Step 3: Set up the assignment

  1. Choose your class team
  2. Add:
    • Title
    • Instructions (what students need to do)
    • Due date
  3. Click Assign

Students will now receive the work in Teams → Assignments[canva.com]

 What students do

  1. Go to Teams → Assignments
  2. Open the task
  3. Click the Canva link
  4. Complete the design in Canva
  5. Click Submit

 Work is handed in through Teams automatically [canva.com]


💡 Top tips for teachers

  • Use “Make a copy for each student” style templates so each learner edits their own version (shown in tutorials) [youtube.com]
  • Keep instructions short and clear
  • Add a model example in Canva to show expectations
  • Start simple (poster, slide, infographic)