Hey all,I’m suddenly unable to edit any text layers in Figma, across all files, pages, and even brand new files—affecting both my main and secondary accounts.What’s happening: Double-click and “Enter” don’t let me edit text—not in place, not in the side panel. Typography controls (font, size, etc.) are greyed out for every text layer I select. I can move/resize elements, change color, and create new shapes just fine. This started suddenly, across both Figma browser and desktop app. What I’ve already tried: Checked layer is NOT locked, not a component, and not a nested/grouped selection. Checked on different pages, old files, new files—issue persists everywhere. Created a totally new Figma file—still can’t edit any text, not even “Inter” font. Swapped between browser (Chrome/Incognito) and the desktop app. Logged out/in, refreshed, cleared cache/cookies, no effect. No issues with account permissions (“can edit” everywhere), and not a FigJam file. No overlays, masks, or hidden layers blocking interaction. This is literally blocking our workflow and is reproducible on multiple networks on my device. Seems like a recent Figma bug or server regression?Can anyone else confirm/replicate, or offer a workaround?Any response from the Figma team on a fix?Thanks,Djah Andrews

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Can’t Edit Text Layers Anywhere in Figma—Not Component, Not Locked, Tried Everything

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September 1, 2025
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Hey all,

I’m suddenly unable to edit any text layers in Figma, across all files, pages, and even brand new files—affecting both my main and secondary accounts.

What’s happening:

Double-click and “Enter” don’t let me edit text—not in place, not in the side panel.
Typography controls (font, size, etc.) are greyed out for every text layer I select.
I can move/resize elements, change color, and create new shapes just fine.
This started suddenly, across both Figma browser and desktop app.

What I’ve already tried:

Checked layer is NOT locked, not a component, and not a nested/grouped selection.
Checked on different pages, old files, new files—issue persists everywhere.
Created a totally new Figma file—still can’t edit any text, not even “Inter” font.
Swapped between browser (Chrome/Incognito) and the desktop app.
Logged out/in, refreshed, cleared cache/cookies, no effect.
No issues with account permissions (“can edit” everywhere), and not a FigJam file.
No overlays, masks, or hidden layers blocking interaction.

This is literally blocking our workflow and is reproducible on multiple networks on my device. Seems like a recent Figma bug or server regression?

Can anyone else confirm/replicate, or offer a workaround?
Any response from the Figma team on a fix?

Thanks,
Djah Andrews

Best answer by Djahlor Andrews

Ok i solved it.

it had to do with font loading. i was just using just inter. but after restarting my computer it fixed it.

Djahlor AndrewsAuthorAnswer

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Ok i solved it.

it had to do with font loading. i was just using just inter. but after restarting my computer it fixed it.

Celine_

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Hey Djahlor,
Glad to hear you have a found a fix, and for sharing your workaround!
I’ve gone ahead and marked as solved for your topic, thank you.

Ahmed_Abdalla

Figmate

Hello Djahlor, just sent you a DM with my email to reach out if you experience this issue again.

Natson13

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I am having this same issue and restarting browser and them computer still hasn’t resolved it. Not helpful when client is impatiently waiting for amends and adjustments 😡

EvelynUpchurch

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I am having this same issue and restarting browser and them computer still hasn’t resolved it. Not helpful when client is impatiently waiting for amends and adjustments 😡

I am also having the same issue, every text box I select has text editing options grayed out, i’ve tried restarting and such. I also get no x for the textbox size (it should be 477 x 16) instead i get the “glyph missing” box icon. This is only happening on Chrome though.

Celine_

Community Support

Hi @Natson13 , @EvelynUpchurch , sorry to hear this is disrupting your work! To help us understand what’s happening, it would be really helpful for our internal team to review the files where you’re seeing the issue.

If possible, please follow these steps:

Share edit access to the affected files with support-share@figma.com. This is our official Support account, and only a limited group from Support and Engineering will access the files to help reproduce the issue. You won’t be charged for this.
Submit a bug report via the Support Hub here: https://help.figma.com/hc/en-us/requests/new and include direct URLs to the files you’ve shared.

Once that’s done, feel free to let me know here and I can help escalate your case for review.

Natson13

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Not sure if I put this up before.

The way I got around it was to download the desktop application and open the file there. The last time it happened the application needed to update, so maybe it is when there is a software on the platform and it ‘needs a jolt’ to get back on track. That then resolved the problem everywhere.

Hope this helps

Celine_

Community Support

Hey @Natson13 , thanks for the update and sharing this!

That’s a helpful workaround, and I’m glad to hear switching to the desktop app (and updating it) got things back on track for you. Calling this out will definitely help others who might run into the same behavior.

If you notice the issue returning or see any patterns around when it happens (for example, after updates or in specific files), please don’t hesitate to let us know by reporting it via the Support Hub so the team can investigate further. Thanks!

visualizeitt

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I have exactly the same issue and nothing helps at all. I had to install the dekstop version of Figma and only there I can edit the text. My browser version still does not allow me to edit any text in my figma files. I am desperate, please help

djv

Community Support

Hi @visualizeitt, thanks for chiming in here!

I completely understand how frustrating and confusing this must be. May I ask if you’re logged into the same account and within the same team in the desktop app and the browser when attempting to edit text? And to clarify, is this happening with all files in the browser? Have you tried creating any new files and have you been able to add and/or edit text from there?

With these details, I’ll be able to continue troubleshooting with you, so we can get to the bottom of why this is happening.

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