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Scale tool behavior is different in Figma Draw

  • May 27, 2025
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Kadirzhan

Hi! 

In design mode, when I select an object with a Move tool (V) and then click K to select a scale tool, scale factor input field is already in focus and I can quickly scale whatever, for example, by pressing K + ½ + Enter.

How it works in Design mode after I selected with Move tool and clicked K once


However, when I tried the same in Draw mode, it didn’t work as a scale factor input field is not put in focus right after I click K button and thus I need to click K again to get this field focused.

How it looks in Draw mode after I selected with Move tool and clicked K once



Is it supposed to work this way or is it a bug? 

Thank you in advance!

Best regards,
Kadir

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Figmate
  • Junko3
  • Figmate
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  • May 28, 2025

Hi ​@Kadirzhan,

 

I understand you've noticed a difference in behavior when using the "K" shortcut for the Scale tool. Specifically, it sounds like in Figma Design, it automatically focuses the input field, but in Figma Draw, you need to press "K" again to do so.

 

I just tested this on my end, and I was able to replicate the exact same behavior. I totally get how much smoother and more intuitive it would be if this worked consistently in both Design and Draw.

I'll go ahead and create an internal report for our team to investigate this.While we can't provide a timeline for this change right now, we truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention – your feedback really helps us make our product better!

 

In the meantime, it might not ideal for you, but I found that if you switch to the Scale tool by using the dropdown arrow on the toolbar, it does focus the input section in both Design and Draw. So, please consider trying that manual switch as a temporary workaround.

 

Thanks,

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