Figma components do not update from one file to another

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Hi guys,
Is this a bug or is it a missing feature? If I take a components from one file, and I use it in another file, and after using it it the second file I make some changes in the original component, the changes won’t reflect in the second file. I basically need to copy it again from the main file to the second file.

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Krishnamoorthy

New Member

Even I’m facing the same problem. Any solution will be much appreciated.

Nellya

Power Member

Even I’m facing the same problem. Any solution will be much appreciated.

Did you publish file with a components as a library? Here is a guide to libraries

Krishnamoorthy

New Member

Even I’m facing the same problem. Any solution will be much appreciated.

Did you publish file with a components as a library? Here is a guide to libraries

Hi Nellya,

I haven’t published them as a library since they weren’t strong candidates for that.

Just to clarify—components created in a different file won’t impact their instances in other files unless they are published as a library, correct?

Looking forward to your thoughts.

Best,
Krish

Nellya

Power Member

Just to clarify—components created in a different file won’t impact their instances in other files unless they are published as a library, correct?

Correct. This option is available on all paid plans.

adilhassan

New Participant

It sounds like you're copying the component instead of linking it as a library asset. To keep it synced across files, try publishing the original file as a library (Assets panel > Team Library) and then use the component from there. That way, any updates you make will reflect automatically in all files using it.

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