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I’m using a resume template. I want to do the simple task of changing a font size, but I can’t. The instructions in help menus do not answer my question. There is NO text box appearing on the right sidebar when I click. Just Layer, Fill, etc… All kinds of other frames and boxes are in the document when I click. It’s like there’s a lot of info for this one name heading, yet none of it relates to the text itself. What am I doing wrong?


I’ve tried tips in help but none describe what I see. On the left I see headers, frames, etc. No option to change the text. It’s been 30 minutes and I’ve made zero progress to change my name. Am I blind, or crazy? I’m new to Figma and feeling rather overwhelmed because it does not feel intuitive or familiar at all.

Hi, pierre.


Can you send a picture of what is happening? I’m guessing you’re in view mode but I’m not entirely sure.

Screen Shot 2024-02-14 at 11.13.54 PM

When I click any text, I can only change the box size, not the font. No option for that visible anywhere.

Screen Shot 2024-02-14 at 11.17.04 PM

I see. You’re currently selecting the frame of the text.


Try using the text tool by clicking “T” and then left-click on the text.

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or select this layer with the T icon on your layers panel then click “T” on your keyboard to initiate typing.

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That only works for the small text. Not the big headings at the top.


Also the pink boxes showed up in the background and I have no idea why. I’m so confused LOL. I think maybe I will stick other apps. Tried a few templates and it feels too complicated. This is not as user friendly as what I’m used to. I just wanted to update my resume and it’s taking way too long. I don’t have time to spend hours learning basic things.

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