Figma May 2026

: Click once on the canvas to create a text layer that grows horizontally as you type. This is best for short labels or titles.

To create text in Figma, you can use the by selecting it from the toolbar or pressing the T keyboard shortcut . Basic Text Creation There are two primary ways to add text to your canvas: : Click once on the canvas to create

: Adjust the font size, Line height (vertical spacing), and Letter spacing (horizontal spacing) to improve readability. Resizing Modes : Auto width : Box width grows with content. Basic Text Creation There are two primary ways

You can customize your text using the section in the right sidebar: : Click and drag to define a text box with a Fixed size

: Choose from Google Fonts pre-installed in Figma or use your own local fonts by installing the Figma Font Helper .

: Click and drag to define a text box with a Fixed size . Text will automatically wrap to the next line when it reaches the box's edge. Essential Text Properties