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How do you convert text to outlines in Figma?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 7:11 pm

When you want to create a document in Figma, you first need to create a text file. You can use a text editor like Vim or TextMate, or you can use the built-in editor in Figma.

Once you have a text file, you can use the text to outline tool in Figma to create a document. To use the text to outline tool, first select the text you want to outline.

Then, use the arrow keys to move the cursor around the text, and use the keyboard keys to enter text into the outline tool.

You can use the different keyboard keys to control how the outline looks. You can use the up and down arrow keys to move up and down the hierarchy of levels in the outline, and you can use the left and right arrow keys to move left and right within a level.

You can also use the Tab key to move between the different sections in the outline. And, you can use the Enter key to create a new section in the outline.

PRO TIP: If you are not careful when converting text to outlines in Figma, you may end up with jagged or uneven lettering. Be sure to use the Preview option to check your work before finalizing.

Once you have created an outline, you can use the fill tool in Figma to fill in the outline with the text you want to include in your document. You can use the keyboard keys to control how the fill tool looks.

You can use the up and down arrow keys to move up and down the hierarchy of levels in the outline, and you can use the left and right arrow keys to move left and right within a level.

You can also use the Tab key to move between the different sections in the outline, and you can use the Enter key to create a new section in the outline.

Once you have filled in the outline with the text you want to include in your document, you can save the document as a PDF or HTML file. And, you can also export the outline as a PDF or HTML file so that you can share the outline with other people.

Overall, using the text to outline tool in Figma is a simple way to create a document with a hierarchical outline. And, you can use the keyboard keys to control how the outline looks and how the fill tool works.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.