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

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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