To clarify what I tried:
I deleted original components and the pages: navbar, navs & tabs
I then opened up the original file again: https://www.figma.com/community/file/1044316192441037087
and ‘cut’ all the components from those same pages into new pages named the same.
I then ‘published’ all those components.
That seemed to work, until I kept drilling down and the last missing nested components were the ‘typography’ elements.
I’m afraid to delete those and re-link as they are obviously used throughout the rest of the components.
what a nightmare 😩
Hi there,
Sorry to hear what’s happening in your file. Have you tried “Repair component connections” or “Relink instances to local component”? You can do these actions via quick actions:
- Mac: ⌘ Command / or ⌘ Command P
- Windows: Control + / or Control + P

I hope this will work but if it doesn’t, you may be able to find a plugin to help you relink components.
Thanks,
Toku
I gave this a try, but got ‘nothing to repair’ on all three options. I’ve just been relinking as I go for now. But not ideal if I ever need to hand off to another deisgner.
Hi there,
Thanks for your reply. In that case, our support team will need to look into your file, so could you reach out directly to the support team with a copy of your file: https://help.figma.com/hc/en-us/requests/new?
Please make sure you use the email associated with your Figma account, include links to the file in question, and share access with support-share@figma.com. Don’t worry, inviting us to view your file won’t impact your billing.
Thanks for your patience.
Toku