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How Do I Turn on Spell Check in Figma?

Last updated on November 24, 2022 @ 11:59 am

Incorrect spelling and grammar can be a real turn-off for users when visiting a website. Poorly written content can also be difficult to understand, which can lead to frustration and a loss of interest.

Figma is a design tool that helps teams create products together. It’s great for web design, and one of its best features is its built-in spell checker.

To turn on spell check in Figma:

1. Select the text layer you want to check.

2. In the right hand panel, click on the ‘Type’ tab.

3. Under ‘Text’, select ‘Spell Check’ from the dropdown menu.

4. Figma will now highlight any misspelled words in your text layer.

You can also style your text using HTML tags. The < p > tag is used for paragraphs, the < b > tag for bold text, and the < u > tag for underlined text.

This is a paragraph of text.

This text is bold.
This text is underlined.

Conclusion: To turn on spell check in Figma, select the text layer you want to check, then in the right hand panel under ‘Type’, select ‘Spell Check’ from the dropdown menu. You can also style your text using HTML tags such as < p >, < b >, and < u >.

PRO TIP: If you are not careful, turning on spell check in Figma can result in some strange results. Make sure to double check your work before you publish it!
Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

Cloud infrastructure engineer and tech mess solver.