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Vabz
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September 29, 2026
Question

Figma opens on empty canvas instead of my content

  • September 29, 2026
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hi all,

I am having an issue with Figma and was wondering if there is a way to change the default view when opening a file.

I have a process flow created on the canvas, but when I open the file, it lands on a large empty area of the infinite canvas rather than on the actual content. As a result, I have to manually scroll and zoom to find my diagram every time. I know where to scroll, but my business user wont know  Hence, 

I understand that the canvas itself is infinite, but I would like to know:

  • Can I set a default starting position or view for the file?
  • Can I make Figma automatically open centered on my content/section

Any suggestions would be appreciated.