Click the link to learn more about each property. Use the annotated image below to identify each property in the properties panel. Text in the properties panelĪpply and adjust text properties in the Text section of the properties panel. As there are a number of properties available we've grouped them by location. In this article, we'll take you through all the properties available for text. Text properties allows you to control everything from the appearance and position of text, to resizing behavior and OpenType features. Everything from the placement to font choice, has a part to play. Text is a crucial aspect of interface design. Users with can edit access to a file can apply and adjust text properties.
When the text tool is selected, click and drag on the canvas to create a new text layer. Press Enter or Return to create a new line.You may also know this as point text, paragraph text or area text. This will create a layer with text resizing set to Auto Width. This allows the width of the text box to grow as you add more text. Single clickĬlick on the canvas to create a new text layer. 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.