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How do I prevent figma from changing my text into shapes

  • May 28, 2025
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TinyRoy

For example, I want “->” in a text field but Figma changes it to “→” 

How can I prevent that?

I’ve tried disabling spell check but it didn't work.

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djv
Figmate
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  • June 3, 2025

Hi ​@TinyRoy, thanks for reaching out! 

You can disable Smart Symbols from the Main menu in a Figma Design file. Navigate to Preferences > Uncheck “Use smart quotes/symbols”