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Copy/Pasting Local Variables in figma

  • April 8, 2026
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Abhinay2

How to Copy/Paste or Duplicate Local Variables in Figma in Windows Desktop app?

Best answer by djv

Hi ​@Abhinay2, thanks for reaching out! 

You can copy and paste variables by:

  1. Opening the desired collection from the variables modal.
  2. Selecting one or more variables.
    • Hold ⌃ Control for Windows to select multiple variables.
    • Hold ⇧ Shift to select a range of variables.
  3. Right-click the selection and select Copy.

These instructions are also outlined in our Help Center article here. Hope this helps!

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djv
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  • April 8, 2026

Hi ​@Abhinay2, thanks for reaching out! 

You can copy and paste variables by:

  1. Opening the desired collection from the variables modal.
  2. Selecting one or more variables.
    • Hold ⌃ Control for Windows to select multiple variables.
    • Hold ⇧ Shift to select a range of variables.
  3. Right-click the selection and select Copy.

These instructions are also outlined in our Help Center article here. Hope this helps!