This guide provides step-by-step instructions on using the Corjl online editor. Follow these directions to easily edit any design from our shop.
Important Notice: While the Corjl online editor is accessible on mobile and tablet devices, we strongly recommend using a desktop or laptop for the best experience.
The design tools function most efficiently on a larger screen, ensuring smoother editing and optimal results.
For SUPPORT with our templates email Marianna at orders@studiocreativethings.com
1. Design Editor Overview
1.1 Left Panel Area
Open and close tabs by clicking the icons on the left panel.
1.2 Bottom Toolbar
These options are used to navigate and manage the pages included in the design.
1.3 Right Panel
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To access the Layers panel, use the small arrow icon located on the far right of the design area. This panel displays the layers associated with your design, as well as a preview of any text or image currently selected on the canvas. Below are additional options available within the Layers panel. |
1.4 Top Toolbar
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Specific tools for editing images and text can be found in this area when that item is selected on the canvas, as well as the option to Delete (“trash can” icon) or Duplicate that item. You will also find the Undo/Redo buttons here. Use the Export button to download your design file for printing, order prints, or sharing as an electronic invite. |
2. Editing Text
Double-click directly on the text you want to change to edit. You can also edit text by selecting it, and then typing in the text editor box located in the Right Panel (above the Layers area).
To add a new text box, click on the Text button in the Left Menu. You will then see the Add a text box button. Click to add a new text box to the canvas.
2.1 Text Editing Tools
Once you have selected text for editing on the canvas, you will see the Text Editing Tools show in the Top Toolbar above the design.
2.2 Text Style Options
Click the Style Text button found in the upper left corner to add various styles and special effects to the selected text. Choose from the style options listed below:
- Drop Shadow – Adds a “shadow” behind your selected text. Change the color, angle, distance, blur, and opacity of the shadow.
- Outer Glow – Adds a diffused colored “glow” around the selected text. Change the color and distance (thickness) of the glow.
- Stroke – Adds an outline around the selected text. Change the color, size (thickness), and opacity of the outline.
- Gradient – Applies a gradient using two colors to the selected text. Select a start and end color in the color boxes, then adjust the angle of the gradient using the circular dial. Use the Opacity start and Opacity end options to fade one side of the gradient.
- Curved Text – Places the selected text in a curved or circular shape. Select the text you want to curve and select either an Arc or a full Circle shape from the drop-down. For the Arc option, choose “over” or “under” text placement then adjust the degree of curve you want and letter spacing with the slider tools.
- Opacity – This option “fades” the selected text to make it see-through. Use the slide bar or enter a specific numerical amount to adjust the opacity.
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Blend Modes – Change how text and graphics blend with the background or other elements by using a different “blend mode.” You can choose from the following blending options from the Blend Mode drop-down box: Multiply, Screen, Overlay, Darken, Lighten, Color Dodge, Color Burn, Hard Light, Soft Light, Difference, or Exclusion.
Use the Reset button to reset to the last settings. To keep the selected Style open, click on the “thumbtack” icon button.
2.3 Text Right-Click Menu Options
- Paste in Place – This pastes the copied item into the exact same location as the original.
- Arrange – Use this option to change the layer order for the selected text box. Choose from Bring to Front, Bring Forward, Send Backward, and Send to Back.
- Align to Canvas – Use these options to align a text box to the vertical center, horizontal center, bottom, top, far left, or far right of the canvas.
- Align to Items – This feature appears in the menu when two or more elements are selected and will line up selected design elements on the canvas with each other. Choose to align the selected items by the horizontal edges, vertical edges, bottom or top edges, and left or right edges of the items.
- Distribute – This feature appears when three or more items are selected on the canvas and allows you to evenly space out these elements on the canvas.
- Group – This feature appears in the menu when two or more elements are selected on the canvas. Clicking on the Group option will group the items together so they move and resize as one entity. Click Ungroup to release the items to individual elements again.
- Free Transform – This option allows you to stretch the text taller/shorter or thinner/wider. Click to turn this feature on, then use the gray control handles to resize the text. Click the option again to reset the text to the original shape.
- Rotation – You can choose to rotate a text box either 90, 180, or 270 degrees with this option. Selecting “0 degrees” will return the textbox to its original position. You can also rotate a text box by hovering on the gray dot at the top of the box until arrows appear and then dragging in the direction you wish to rotate.
- Transform – Use these options to flip the text box. Choose from Flip Horizontal, Flip Vertical, or Mirror options.
3. Editing Images & Image Styles
Crop Images – Double-click on an image to use the crop tool. Use the top, side, and corner controls to crop the image. Double-click the image again to make adjustments to the crop.
Image Styles – Select the image you want to change and click on the Style Image button in the upper left to make adjustments. Like fonts, you can add a Drop Shadow, Outer Glow, Stroke, and change the Opacity, and Blend Mode. In addition, you can select from the following style options:
- Brightness – Use the slider to either increase or decrease the brightness of an image.
- Contrast – This option increases the difference between light areas and dark areas in the image. Use
- the slider to adjust.
- Saturation – This style refers to the amount of color in an image or photo. Select the image and use the slider to either lower or increase the amount of color in an image or photo.
- Hue – This feature changes the color tones of the image. Use the slider to adjust.
- Blur – This blurs the image or makes it “fuzzy.” Choose the entire image or just the edges of the image with the selections given.
Please note: Styles for both images and text are turned on or off by clicking on the icon image button for that Style.
Use the Reset button to reset to the last settings. To keep the selected Style open, click on the “thumbtack” icon button.
Images will have the same right-click menu options as Text, with the exception of Dynamic Modes and Free Transform. This includes the following options: Duplicate, Cut, Copy, Paste, Paste in Place, Order, Align to Canvas, Align to Items, Distribute, Group, Rotation, and Transform.
4. Uploading and Replacing Images
Adding Images – If available for your design, upload an image or photo by clicking on the Images button in the Left Menu area. If offered, you can select from images provided by the designer found in the Images tab, or upload your own by clicking on the
Upload Images button. Uploaded images will appear under the Your Images tab. Click once to add to the design, or drag and drop the desired image onto the canvas.
Replace Images – Click on an image to replace it. If available for the design, you will see a button that appears in the upper left of the editor that says Replace Image. Click that button and you can select a designer image (if provided) or upload one of your own to replace the current image.
Clipping Masks – In addition to using the Replace Image button, images being used with a clipping mask (or frame) can also be replaced by adding an image to the canvas and dragging and dropping it on top of the image you want to replace. The image will automatically replace the current image with the new one.
You will know if the image is using a clipping mask (or frame) because you will see a small “image” icon button when selected as shown below:
5. Download and Export Options
Autosave Feature – Changes to your design will save automatically and is indicated by the small “cloud” icon found next to the design name in the top toolbar.
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Click on the Export button when you are done editing and are ready to download or share the design. Once you click on that button, you will see the following options : |
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• Print via Prints of Love – Use this option only if the item in your order is a printable design. This option allows you to order affordable quality prints from our partner Prints of Love (they are based in US). Once selected, a pop-up window will open and allow you to download your files and then go to the Prints of Love website, where you can place your print order. |
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• Download – Click this option to begin the download process. When you click the Download button, the Download Design window will open. You will first need to select a download file type. These options can include PDF, JPEG and PNG. |
5.1 Download your printable design for a Printing Center
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Click on Export < Download
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5.2 Download your printable design for Prints of Love
This option allows you to order affordable quality prints from our partner Prints of Love (they are based in US). Once selected, a pop-up window will open and allow you to download your files and then go to the Prints of Love website where you can place your print order.
In section 11, at the end of this page, you will find instructions for choosing the correct size and format for printing your invitation with Prints of Love.
Click on Export < Prints via Prints of Love
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In step one select the pages you want to download to print |
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In step two upload your downloaded design to Prints of Love Website |
5.3 Download your printable design for Home Printing
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Click on Export < Download
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5.4 Download a digital invite in JPG or PNG
Send it via email, whatsApp and text message.
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Click on Export < Download
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5.5 Download a digital invite in PDF
Send via email, whatsApp only.
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Click on Export < Download
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6. Where to Print
For the best quality, we recommend printing with a professional service. Our shop has partnered with Prints of Love to offer fast, high-quality yet affordable printing. Plus free U.S. shipping and free envelopes!
Or you can send your PDF or JPG to a print centre like Vistaprint, COSTCO, Office Max, Office Depot, Walgreens, Staples, FedEx Office and many more. Please check with them about what format they prefer.
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8. How to contact our support team
For support with this template, email Marianna at orders@studiocreativethings.com. Please make sure to provide your order number and clearly specify the issue you are having with your design.
