

Figma uses a different text resizing property, depending on which approach you use. We have two default behaviors available when you create a new text layer. Once you have the Text tool selected, you can create a text layer in the canvas. Or, press the T key to use the Text tool keyboard shortcut.Create text layersĬreate new text layers using the text tool. This ensures your designs look consistent, regardless of your browser or operating system. Text is one of the crucial components of interface design. Everything from the placement and arrangement of text, to the choice of font, has a part to play.įigma uses its own custom text rendering. Users with can edit access to a file can create new Text layers. Everything from the placement and arrangement of text, to the choice of font, has a part to play. Your decisions around text can impact how successfully you convey your message. It can help determine the legibility and appeal of your design. Text is one of the crucial components of interface design. More features can include fraction denominators, numerators, and more. Use horizontal spacing, like kerning and kerning pairs, to change the spacing between characters. They could include the following types of variations: These are at the discretion of the typeface creator. Lower case R curves into rounded neighborsĬharacter variants vary greatly - in name and availability - between fonts.A font can support up to 20 stylistic sets. Stylistic sets vary greatly - in name and availability - between fonts. Hover over a feature's button to view a preview of the feature.We will grey out the OpenType feature if a font does not support it.We display any OpenType features that the font supports below the Numbers setting.Tip Learn more about OpenType and Figma in our blog post: An Ode to OpenTypeĮxplore OpenType features from the Type Details panel.
#Emoji texts update#
Use update to support bidirectional text (RTL).Select text that previously used an RTL plugin.
#Emoji texts upgrade#
Upgrade specific text using RTL plugins in FigJam files to use Figma's RTL and bidirectional text features. Use update to support bidirectional text.At the bottom of the Type details panel, click Upgrade.From the right sidebar, click in the Text section to open the Type details panel.Select text layer(s) that previously used an RTL plugin.Upgrade specific text layers using RTL plugins in Figma design files to use Figma's RTL and bidirectional text features. If the plugin doesn’t provide a way to reset the text, you can still upgrade it to use Figma’s RTL and bidi features, but you will need to create a new text layer and rewrite your copy. This ensures your text will flow as expected when you upgrade to using Figma’s RTL and bidirectional features. If the font you’re using does not support the RTL scripts you’re typing, Figma will fall back to a different font ↓.īefore you upgrade: Check the RTL plugin for a way to reset the text to its original state before the plugin was used.
#Emoji texts install#
If you're using Figma in the browser, you can install the Figma Font Helper to access your local fonts.įigma’s default font list includes RTL fonts. If you are using the Figma desktop app, you can use any fonts already on your computer.
