Following our recent accessibility updates on Sites, we’re introducing over 15 accessibility improvements across Figma Design, FigJam, Figma Slides. This is part of our continued commitment to making Figma more accessible for everyone. Our recent improvements expand keyboard-only controls, improve screen reader reliability, and give you more ways to work.

More keyboard-only controls. You can now complete more actions with your keyboard, from designing and editing to leaving feedback (with screen reader support).

• Canvas keyboard controls
  • Rotate objects, draw and adjust lines, and open and tab through links
  • Resize presenters notes and adjust writing tone with AI in Figma Slides
  • Add, remove, and reorder tables in FigJam
  • Add and adjust stamps, votes, and washi tape in FigJam
  • Navigate through canvas objects like AI summaries and embedded links and videos in FigJam
  • Select and adjust marker lines and highlighter strokes in FigJam
  • Add, remove, and edit ruler guides in Figma Design and Dev Mode
  • Select and adjust pencil in Figma Design
  • Create and edit arcs from ellipses in Figma Design
• Feedback keyboard controls
  • Add, move, and navigate comments and Dev Mode annotations
• Toggles
  • Turn off overriding Figma exclusive shortcuts when typing
  • Choose whether to auto-follow others with spotlight

A more reliable screen reader experience. Screen readers now provide clearer and more consistent announcements while you’re working.

• Easier tabbing through Actions
• Richer and more detailed object descriptions
• More consistent and reliable announcements
• Clearer support for formatted text (lists, bold, italics, links)
• Toggle to receive info about canvas objects in Figma Buzz and Figma Slides

We're proud of the progress we’ve made, but there’s more work to do as we make design in Figma accessible to all. Check out our Shortcut post for more on our recent accessibility updates.