#Shortcuts
FigJam usability updates
New keyboard shortcuts to make backward and forward actions easier in FigJam. Bring forward: ⌘-] or Ctrl-], bring to front: ], send backward: ⌘-[ or Ctrl-[, send to back: [.
Design System updates
You can press Shift while clicking on individual publishing checkboxes to select ranges. You’re now able to open library files from the Libraries modal.
Quick component insert
Anthony DiSpezio shows the new component insert menu opened by a Shift+i shortcut.
Navigating Quickly within Figma like a Pro — Part I
A few of the less known shortcuts and tips for effective use of Figma from Ansh Mehra.
Drawing straight lines
Hold Shift to draw straight lines when using the Pencil tool in Figma and FigJam.
New tab shortcuts
Figma made the tab keyboard shortcuts in the desktop app more intuitive. Press ⌘1 on Mac, Ctrl+1 on Windows to open the file browser, and ⌘2, 3, 4 or Ctrl+2, 3, 4 to open subsequent tabs.
New shortcut for strikethrough text
A new keyboard shortcut for strikethrough text — ⌘⇧X on Mac, Ctrl+Shift+X on Windows.
Scale mode shortcut
Pressing K in Figma now consistently brings up Scale mode but doesn’t exit it, so it’s more predictable.
Joey Banks recommends Figma shortcuts
A few of his favorites to move a bit more quickly while working.
FigJam tip: fun with stickies
“Learn some FigJam shortcuts, bring FigJam stickies into Figma, change the colors, copy-paste stickies as action items in Asana or a list in text-based applications.”
Create new files in Figma and FigJam
Figma set up figma.new and figjam.new domains as shortcuts for creating new files.
Frame shortkeys
“Convert selections to a frame, break apart frames, and show frame outlines in Figma.”
A few things I wish I had known earlier on for working in Figma
Joey Banks shares a few helpful shortcuts and tips.
Custom keyboard shortcuts for plugins
Using System Preferences on Mac to create custom keyboard shortcuts for your favorite plugins.
Batch create Figma styles
“Using keyboard shortcuts and the Styler plugin, you can convert your Figma swatches and type hierarchies into styles in a flash.”
You should always name your layers
Cmd-R is one of the most underrated shortcuts.
Double-clicking on the edge of a text box
Joey Banks on a shortcut to set a text block resizing mode.
Keyboard Shortcut Annotation
Annotate your mockups with a nice-looking keyboard shortcut illustration. It’s super easy to customize and includes all the most common special character keys.
Figma tips: Navigating Frames and Pages in Figma Design
“Quickly master your documents pages and frames using simple shortcut keyboard actions.”
List of objects beneath your cursor
A good tip from Miguel – Command-Click on an object to show a list of all layers below.