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(Ctrl + Shift + V) VS (Ctrl + Shift + R)

  • November 7, 2023
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AresVentures

Does anybody know what’s the difference between those two shortcuts?

Best answer by dvaliao

Hey @AresVentures, thanks for reaching out!

I’m assuming you’re using a Windows device and are wondering the difference between Paste over selection vs Paste to replace.

Use the Paste to replace (Ctrl + Shift + R) function to remove a selected object from your canvas or frame and replace it with the object copied to your clipboard. This is useful when you want to replace placeholder items in a frame or populate low fidelity wireframes with assets.

The Paste over selection (Ctrl + Shift + V) option will place a copied object on top of a selected frame, not inside it. The pasted object will match the x, y position of the selected object.

More info here:

Figma Learn - Help Center
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  • November 8, 2023

Hey @AresVentures, thanks for reaching out!

I’m assuming you’re using a Windows device and are wondering the difference between Paste over selection vs Paste to replace.

Use the Paste to replace (Ctrl + Shift + R) function to remove a selected object from your canvas or frame and replace it with the object copied to your clipboard. This is useful when you want to replace placeholder items in a frame or populate low fidelity wireframes with assets.

The Paste over selection (Ctrl + Shift + V) option will place a copied object on top of a selected frame, not inside it. The pasted object will match the x, y position of the selected object.

More info here:

Figma Learn - Help Center

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