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Matt_Andrade
April 29, 2021
Question

Can't edit FigJam that I have edit permissions on

  • April 29, 2021
  • 49 replies
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1. Describe the bug/issue you’re running into?
I have been granted permissions to edit, both from the team I belong to and specifically for my account. I am not able to edit, I’m stuck in view-only mode. All of my team members can edit.

This issue is the same in-browser and in the desktop app.

2. Are you able to consistently reproduce it? If so what are the steps?
Go to the file: https://www.figma.com/file/pJPdWYHhzUFZNBBjSKsJMI/Brand-Refresh-Component-Update?node-id=0%3A1

Be signed in as me: [email redacted]
Attempt to edit.

3. Share a screenshot, recording, console log, link to the file, etc.

Evernote

4. Is the issue only happening in desktop app or a specific browser , or both?
Both

5. What OS/version and/or browser/version are you using?
macOS Catalina 10.15.7

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49 replies

djv
Figmate
Community Support
October 26, 2021

Thanks for continuing to report this issue. I followed up with the team to hopefully get an update for you all very soon.

Can any of you please confirm that you’ve already tried the following?

  • logging out and back in
  • clearing your browser/desktop app’s cache
  • un-installing and re-installing the desktop app
Loui_Costa
October 28, 2021

I have the same bug here too 😖

Charles5
October 28, 2021

Tried

  • logging out and back in
  • clearing your browser/desktop app’s cache

Still not working

djv
Figmate
Community Support
October 28, 2021

Thanks, @Charles5,

Can you also try another web browser to see if that makes any difference?

Are you also the file owner or just trying to access a FigJam file that you’ve been granted edit permission to? Are you also able to provide the file link, so we can test on our end?

Paper_Fan
November 26, 2021

Hi, same issue here. I was able to edit a team member’s Figma until last week.
Today when I tried to edit it, it says I have View-only permissions and I can’t make any changes. The owner has showed me a screenshot of the permissions and I clearly have permissions to edit.

Possibly-related, I recently created and sent out a prototype, so everyone with the link to the prototype could View. Could that affect anything? Really stretching here.

I’ve also tried logging out and logging back in, and both the desktop app and the browser, to no avail. I’m not sure how to clear the cache of the desktop app (I am on macOS Big Sure).

Thank you.

S114
November 29, 2021

Hi all, same issue here, but not with FigJam. I have edit permissions on a Figma file which I’ve been able to edit until today (29 November). I’ve tried logging out and logging back in, clearing my cache, and having someone remove and add me back as a collaborator on both the desktop app and browser. Also using macOS Big Sur. Would appreciate any help you can offer. Thanks!

Francois_Gauthier
December 2, 2021

Same issue here. Can edit on web browser but cannot on Desktop app.

I did all troubleshooting steps, Still not working.

inessa.mir
New Member
December 6, 2021

Same, I am an admin and editor in every project, can not edit any FigJam file.

djv
Figmate
Community Support
December 6, 2021

Hey @Paper_Fan,

Here’s how to clear the desktop app cache on a Mac:

  1. Quit the Figma desktop app

  2. Open Terminal.app and enter the following command: rm -rf “$HOME/Library/Application Support/Figma/”{Desktop,DesktopProfile}

  3. Try opening the desktop app again

Jessa_Daang
January 17, 2022

same problem here. though i am using windows, not mac.