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Harald_Skogland
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June 17, 2025
Question

How to delete an annotation?

  • June 17, 2025
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How can I delete an annotation when using only a macbook keyboard? Backspace doesn’t work as is mentioned in documentation pages

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    Figmate
    June 18, 2025

    Hi ​@Harald_Skogland,

     

    I understand you're having trouble deleting annotations on your file using the backspace key.

    I just tested it on my end, and I was able to delete a measurement display using backspace. Could you please try these quick fixes to see if it resolves the issue?

    • Close any Figma tabs you're not using.
    • Browser: Force-quit your browser and open Figma in a new window.
    • Desktop App: Force-quit the Figma Desktop app and restart it.

    If the issue still remains, to help us prepare to connect you with the appropriate team, would you be able to check a few things for us?

    • Does this issue occur in the desktop app, browser app, or both?
    • Is this issue occurring in a specific file or in all files?

    Thanks,

    Figmate
    June 18, 2025

    Hi ​@Harald_Skogland, apologies for the multiple messages!

     

    I've checked again and noticed the following behavior:

    1. Add a measurement.
    2. Update the number.
    3. Try to delete the updated measurement using the backspace key.
    4. It just reverts to the original measurement and can't be removed.

    If you're seeing something similar, it might be related to a bug our team is currently working on.

    If that's the case, please let me know! To help get this issue more attention, I've added your post to the existing report.

     

    Thanks!

    Harald_Skogland
    Active Member
    June 18, 2025

    Yeah, that’s pretty strange. It works today, it literally didn’t work yesterday..

    Thanks Junko3.