History of Computers
Considered the father of computers.
Who is Charles Babbage?
Serving as a computer's skeleton or the foundation, this key component acts as the central hub for all other parts.
What is a motherboard?
a comprehensive version history is maintained, allowing you to view and revert to past edits.
What is automatic saving?
This AI-powered assistant, accessible through the Help Center, can quickly answer your design questions or help generate ideas.
What is the Help Assistant (or Canva Assistant)?
In The 1940s, special phone were installed in cars.
What are car phones?
Discovered the First Computer Bug.
Who is Dr. Grace Murray Hopper?
The brain of the computer.
What is a CPU?
A shortcut to copy text from a document.
What is Ctrl+C?
This free online tool lets you easily create social media graphics, presentations, and flyers from customizable templates.
What is Canva?
First appeared in 1997, became popular after app stores like iTunes opened.
What are Smartphones?
Created the Turing Machine in 1936.
Who is Alan Turing?
Stores data and instructions, the short term memory.
What is RAM?
A shortcut to paste from a document.
What is Ctrl+V?
From animated text to background remover, these are visual styles and effects you can add to your images and videos in Canva.
What are Effects/Elements/Filters?
The estimated weight of the first prototype.
What is 2.4 pounds?
Invented The first electric digital computer in 1939.
Who is John Vincent Atanasoff?
The long-term memory.
What is storage?
A shortcut option for documented printity.
What is Ctrl+P?
You can upload your own fonts, logos, and colors to maintain brand consistency in every design using this Canva feature.
What is the Brand Kit?
The abbreviation for SMS or text message.
What is a short message service?
Known as a weaver, invented punch card controlled looms.
Who is Joseph-Marie Jacquard?
Converts wall electricity into the night type of power.
What is Power supply?
The creator of Google Docs.
Who is Sam Schillace, And Steve Newman?
Multiple users can work on the same design simultaneously, adding comments and making edits in real-time.
What is team collaboration?
As of 2025, the largest telephone company in the world.
What is Chinamobile?