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seniManager, Community Support
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READ ME: How to use the Ask the Community category?

Have a question about using a Figma product? Unsure if you’re running into a bug or expected behavior? Wondering how others might solve a specific problem in a Figma product?You are in the right place! 😉

Note: If you encountered a bug and want to report it, please use the category Report a Problem. Guidelines Please do a search first 
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Victor Smilgys
Victor SmilgysNew Member
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Kitchen UI design tool

I’m new to figma and was looking to see if there was a video of how to use the kitchen UI Design tool. There are instructions but they aren’t very clear.

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Abyselite
AbyseliteNew Member
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Figpal Disappeared?

My little Figpal Disappeared. Tried to log out and log back in but still haven’t found it.

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nglasco1
nglasco1New Member
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how come my properties tab/panel won't show up?

First picture is mine and the second one is from a youtube tutorial. But what’s in the 2nd picture won’t show up on my screen in the first picturem why? 

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Nellya
Test_Account
Test_AccountNew Participant
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How can I import or edit SVGs in Figma via the API?

Hi everyone,I’m working on a backend pipeline that generates SVG files and I’d like to automate sending them into Figma—or at least programmatically editing existing SVG layers—without manual uploads. I’ve looked through the Figma REST API and Plugin API docs but haven’t found any endpoints for SVG import or direct layer manipulation. Is there a supported way to upload/import an SVG file into a Figma document via API? Can I modify existing SVG nodes or layers in a Figma file programmatically? I’ve considered the Plugin API, but it’s not suitable because it always requires opening the Figma interface and manually running the plugin. Does the Figma Enterprise plan offer any additional API capabilities or endpoints for SVG import/editing that aren’t available on lower tiers? Are there any SDKs, undocumented endpoints, or plugin-based workarounds you’d recommend? Any pointers to documentation, examples, or community plugins would be hugely appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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wuwo
wuwoNew Member
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why add colorStopsVar in fills represent variable reference， instead of boundVariables such as plugin api？

why add colorStopsVar in fills represent variable reference， instead of boundVariables such as plugin api？

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RheaRoy
RheaRoyNew Participant
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Best AI Tools for SaaS Companies in 2025: Elevate Your SaaS Business with Smart Technology

In 2025, the integration of AI tools is no longer just a luxury but a necessity for Saa S companies looking to stay ahead of the competition. These tools are critical for boosting personalization, reducing churn, automating workflows, and enhancing user experience. For those looking to enhance their app development processes artificial intelligence developer with expertise in AI integration can further streamline and enhance these capabilities. As AI continues to evolve, it’s transforming how SaaS businesses operate and deliver value. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the best AI tools and features that are shaping SaaS success this year. Top AI Features SaaS Products Need in 2025AI-Personalized DashboardsIn 2025, personalized user experiences are more important than ever, and AI-driven dashboards are leading the charge. AI dynamically adapts dashboards based on user roles, behavior, and goals, enhancing usability without complicating the interface. Tools like HubSpot and ClickUp are

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Josh Williams
Josh WilliamsNew Member
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How do I reposition an image fill set to "fit"?

I'm working in someone else's file. They have a frame with an image fill set to "fit". The image is flush left to the frame. When I replace the image with a similar 1:1 photo it becomes centered in the frame. How do I reposition it?Video recording. 

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Zakyrou
ZakyrouNew Member
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Request for Steps to Change Domain Name with Google Login Integration

Hello,We are in the process of changing our domain name, and we are currently using "Login with Google" for authentication. Could you please provide the steps to update this integration with the new domain?

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Test_Account
Test_AccountNew Participant
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How to get access to Branches API ?

Hi Figma team and community 👋We’ve read about a Branches API in beta that would allow us to: ✅ Create branches via API ✅ Programmatically update nodes (text, images, variables, etc.) Does this API actually exist? If so, how can we get access to it? 

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Travis2
Travis2Active Member
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Stretching a frame, and changing component variants inside based on width

I have an alert component that has a different look depending on its width - at narrow it lays out vertically, and when wider it has a more horizontal layout. There are min- and max-widths setup so that the narrow version can’t go wider than 719, and the horizontal can’t go narrower than 720.What I want now is to build a frame to contain this alert component (which is set to fill container), that when stretched will automatically set the correct alert variant inside it. The vertical variant has a max-width of 719px, and the horizontal variant has a min-width of 720 - I want a frame that when stretched wider than 719 automatically switches to the other variant. I’m pretty sure I can do this with variables and modes but I’m not familiar enough with them to figure it out on my own - I would love it if someone has an example file, or anything similar, to point me to.

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COZ
COZNew Member
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Help with type spacing

Hello, relatively new to Figma. Need some help with spacing. Not sure why my spacing is different between the first line (two grid squares for ref) and the second (one grid square for ref). I’m just looking for my text box to follow my line height when resizing the boundaries of it. Any help would be great, I’m sure it’s something simple I’m missing. Thank you

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Ben_Marker
Ben_MarkerNew Member
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How to downgrade seats without paying more?

I have 4 full seats that we’ve been paying for.  3 need only dev mode access.  When trying to downgrade the users, it says I will be billed additionally for the 3 users I need to downgrade.  I don’t want additional 3 additional dev seats, I want 1 full and 3 dev.  How do I do this?  I keep getting prompted that each change will be an addition, not a change???

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Michael_Swarts
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I want to create a component which 1) has an arbitrary number of instances inside, and 2) I want those instances to be reorderable

So this is just something I hit my head on all the time. I have some components which are meant to hold a list of instances of another component. The solution I always use is to create like 20 instances inside and then hide all the ones I don’t need for a given design. Many of these designs contain far fewer than 20, but other designs can get close to that number. It just depends. Having all this unused junk in my layers is just irksome. A related problem is that the interior elements cannot be reordered without a lot of work. Ideally, it should be possible to create a component, which can have an arbitrary number of a particular instance (like "list row"s in a “list”) and those instances would be reorderable and removable in the layers panel. It seems like this should be doable with a special component property applied to the embedded instance that I want to have arbitrarily many, freely reorderable copies of. Other posts make a similar request, but I wanted to add my own to emphasize

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Ahmet Celik
Ahmet CelikNew Member
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How can I give radius to the intersection of two shapes?

 How can I add radius the red circled part? Like this:  Those are two different rectangles: I pressed enter on the customized shape (left one) then used pen tool for customize it. But I don’t know how to giving radius that part.

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alialexandre
alialexandreNew Member
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Lines not aligning when adding Auto-Layout

Hi guys,I’m working on a text field as par of my Figma training, and when i add auto-layout to the text “Label” and the line next to it, the line moves and disaligns with the rest of the frame. Can I make those 2 lines align again?I’ve tried the following:1 adding an arrow at the end of the line to see if the line itself would budge,2 moving the auto-layout to aign again,3 mind power.I’m a beginner so i’m sure there’s a solution and i’ve simply not found it.Any advice is welcome.Many Thanks!Alison

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Michelle_Luo
Michelle_LuoNew Member
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Figma REST API library_publish requires two API calls to fetch Figma component name?

Hi all, I’m currently trying to connect a webhook to our team’s MS teams channel via Microsoft power automate.  We have gotten the webhook to post LIBRARY_PUBLISH updates but as a results, we don’t get the entire list of Figma components that have been created/modified/deleted, etc. has anyone successfully gotten the webhook to post component names, excluding property names and values? Currently it requires 2 API calls to fetch the key and then the name itself. Thanks all! here’s an example of what’s posted:   

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Brennan_Hom
Brennan_Hom
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How do I make hover effects tooltips overlay on top of other layers?

I’m creating a social media post card and I have a hover animation effect for the post interaction buttons. But when I hover over it in preview mode, the tooltips get cutoff by the layer below it despite it being on top with no *Clip content* selected.Anyone know why this is and how I get work my way around this? 

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BoohooMAN_Graphics
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Exports adding a thin white line top and bottom

Hi all, When i’m exporting to a JPG with a dark background, the export is adding 1px to its original size which then creates a thin white line top and bottom

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Chraam Maxx
Chraam MaxxNew Member
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Can App Store Optimization Services Really Help Small Developers Compete?

Hey folks,I’m an indie developer with a small team, and we just launched our first mobile app. It’s been exciting, but getting noticed in the app stores is way harder than I expected. I’ve heard a lot about App Store Optimization Services, but I’m not sure if they actually make a big difference—especially for smaller apps with limited marketing budgets.Do these services really help improve visibility and downloads? Or are they more useful for bigger apps with established user bases? I’ve seen companies offering keyword research, creative asset optimization, A/B testing, etc., but I don’t know if it’s worth the cost for someone just starting out.Has anyone here tried using App Store Optimization Services for a new or indie app? I’d really appreciate any feedback on what worked, what didn’t, and whether it’s better to learn ASO and do it yourself.Looking to make smart moves without wasting time or money, so any advice or recommendations are welcome!Thanks in advance!

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BabsG
BabsGNew Member
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Component changes not updating instances

I am having issues with master component updates relaying to instances throughout my file. I have a master button component and when trying to update the height of the master, nothing is changing with my instances. I have tried to Repair Component Connections and Regenerate All Instances with no luck. I’m still pretty amateur in my Figma experience, so I could be missing something obvious. Any suggestions that save me creating a new master or just updating each individual button are appreciated. 

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Ashley
AshleyNew Participant
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Can't copy image from Google Docs into Figma

I can’t paste an image from Google Docs into Figma even though I can paste it into other apps.In Google Docs I either cmd-c or right-click, Copy.In Figma I cmd-v or right-click, Paste Here. Nothing happens.I can paste the image into other apps. I have successfully pasted the image into TextEdit, for example. I know Google Docs used to require workarounds to get images out. Despite confirming the image is available, I still can’t paste it into Figma.The native clipboard viewer on the Mac (finder, edit → show clipboard) can show images copied from elsewhere (e.g. Chrome right click, copy image) but also doesn’t show the Google Docs image. So it’s on the clipboard but in an unusual format. However it’s clearly available in some form or other apps wouldn’t be able to ingest the image when pasted there. It would be very helpful for Figma, which relies heavily on images, to explore if it’s possible to access Google Docs images from the clipboard.

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dragos rosu
dragos rosuNew Member
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prototype problems

I have a problem with the project from work — when I open the prototype on my phone or tablet, only a single page appears and I can’t swipe through anymore. I’ve tried restarting, but it didn’t help

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JVM
JVMNew Member
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Figma Education Plan Expires Soon

I received an email that says I have two weeks left on the education plan. It briefly states what will happen and what you can do about it. However, I'm still confused. I’m not sure how it'll affect my account and what I can or can't do with my files. I would love more clarity. Right now, I have two teams and have drafts and projects in both. One is a free team and the other is and education team. I have the most drafts in my education team as it’s the one I have been using the most. The main question I have is:Does this mean I won't be able to edit any files in my drafts under my education team? Will I only have access to the "free" team and need to move my drafts from the education team to my free team? Or can I still edit in the other team because the filed are in the drafts?Thank you in advance to anyone who can help answer my questions! 

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Carli FastNew Member
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Fixed bottom nav is hiding content

I have a bottom nav that I want to stay sticky at the bottom of the screen. I have content that is longer than the phone itself, and I want it to scroll down just like you would scroll on Facebook, IG, etc. The problem is the bottom nav IS sticky, but it is covering some of the content I want to show. I don’t know why this is happening since I’ve never experienced this before. 

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