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Weirdo
Weirdo
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April 24, 2024
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Variables for text styles make the file really slow

  • April 24, 2024
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I have a big file (130K layers) and recently I add the new variables for text styles and boy the file running very slow, I can’t edit nothing, not mentioning play with the prototype.

It has nothing to do with my PC or memory usage (14%). I had to remove the variables for text styles to make the file run faster and it works.

This new feature is great but until this performance issue will not be resolved I will not add variables for text styles to my projects.

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    Best answer by ksn

    Hey all - I know this has been a pain point for you, and I do want you to know I am hearing you.

     

    From my end, I don’t have an update -- after the original issue with the text styles was addressed, any lingering/newer reports were determined to be part of a separate issue, and file review would be the best option in identifying the problem for everyone’s unique instance.

     

    With that said, my best recommendation now is to do the following:

     

    • Share edit access to the file[s] you continue to have issues on with support-share@figma.com (you won’t be billed for this).
    • File a support ticket here if you have not yet done so.
    • When filing the ticket, please include the exact names of the files you have shared to expedite the investigation process

     

    I’m going to close this topic since it is older + the original issue was resolved. If anyone who comes across this is experiencing any issues you believe are related, please create a new forum topic. Appreciate your understanding!

     

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    Weirdo
    WeirdoAuthor
    Active Member
    December 16, 2024

    As of December 2024, I decided to reconnect all texts to variables, but there has been no change.

    I had to disconnect all variables again to be able to work with the file, and as Pro plan user, it’s very frasturating not been able to use all features of Figma.

      AnnaRocca
      AnnaRocca
      New Participant
      January 15, 2025

      My files take minutes to open and once I am in if I try to change anything the lag is infuriatingly long I am so frustrated 

      ksn
      Figmate
      ksnAnswer
      Community Support
      January 15, 2025

      Hey all - I know this has been a pain point for you, and I do want you to know I am hearing you.

       

      From my end, I don’t have an update -- after the original issue with the text styles was addressed, any lingering/newer reports were determined to be part of a separate issue, and file review would be the best option in identifying the problem for everyone’s unique instance.

       

      With that said, my best recommendation now is to do the following:

       

      • Share edit access to the file[s] you continue to have issues on with support-share@figma.com (you won’t be billed for this).
      • File a support ticket here if you have not yet done so.
      • When filing the ticket, please include the exact names of the files you have shared to expedite the investigation process

       

      I’m going to close this topic since it is older + the original issue was resolved. If anyone who comes across this is experiencing any issues you believe are related, please create a new forum topic. Appreciate your understanding!

       

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