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Can I Search Text in Figma?

Last updated on November 30, 2022 @ 5:07 am

If you’re a web developer, you’re probably familiar with HTML. You may also be familiar with the < p >,< b >, and < u > tags.

These tags are used to format text on a web page. But what if you want to format text in Figma? Can you search text in Figma?

Unfortunately, there is no built-in search function in Figma. However, there are some workarounds that you can use to search for text in Figma.

One workaround is to use the “Find in Page” feature in your browser. To do this, simply press CTRL + F (or CMD + F on a Mac) and type in the word or phrase you’re looking for. This will highlight all instances of the word or phrase on the page.

Another workaround is to use the “Highlight” feature in Figma. To do this, select the word or phrase you want to highlight and press CTRL + H (or CMD + H on a Mac).

If you want to format text in Figma, there are a few options available to you. One option is to use the “Text” tool.

To do this, select the “Text” tool from the toolbar and then click on the canvas where you want to add text. This will bring up a text box where you can enter your text. Once you’ve entered your text, you can use the formatting options in the toolbar to format your text.

Another option is to use the “Text” layer type. To do this, create a new layer and select the “Text” layer type from the drop-down menu.

Then, enter your text into the layer. You can use the formatting options in the toolbar to format your text.

Finally, if you want more control over how your text looks, you can use CSS to style your text. To do this, add a < style > element to your Figma file and add CSS rules inside it. For example, if you wanted all of your text to be bold, you could add this CSS rule:

p {
font-weight: bold;
}

You can also use CSS to style specific elements on your page. For example, if you wanted all paragraphs (elements) to be bold, you could add this CSS rule:

If you want more control over how your text looks, CSS is a great option. However, if you’re just looking for a quick way to format your text, using the “Text” tool or “Text” layer type may be a better option for you.

PRO TIP: If you are looking for a specific piece of text in Figma, you may not be able to find it using the search function. This is because the search function only searches for text that is visible on the canvas.
Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.