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How to Edit the Text in Figma

Updated on:
May 12, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to edit text layers directly inside your Figma design canvas.

Quick summary

Editing text in Figma is done by double-clicking a text layer on the canvas, making your changes inline, and clicking outside to apply them. This three-step process lets designers quickly update copy without leaving the Figma design canvas.


Steps

  1. Inside your Figma design canvas, find and double-click the text layer you wish to edit.
  2. Start editing the selected text and make your desired changes.
  3. Click anywhere around the canvas to apply the modifications.
  4. The selected text layer will be updated and saved according to your input.

📌 Why this matters

Knowing how to efficiently edit text in Figma is a foundational skill for any UI/UX designer or product team working with design files. Figma's inline text editing lets you update copy, labels, and content directly on the canvas without switching tools or breaking your workflow. This capability speeds up design iterations, reduces handoff errors, and keeps your design system consistent. Mastering text editing in Figma helps teams ship polished, accurate designs faster.
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