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mslizj
New Member
April 2, 2026
Question

Allow comments to persist when duplicating pages or files

Problem
In Figma, comments are not preserved when duplicating pages, frames, or sections. This creates a major gap in workflows where teams need to iterate on designs while maintaining a record of client feedback.

This has been a long-standing request from the Figma community for years, and continues to be a significant pain point.

Real-world use case
In a typical client workflow, we:

  • Collect feedback directly in Figma via comments
  • Duplicate a page or create a new version to begin revisions
  • Need to reference and resolve original feedback as changes are implemented

Currently, duplicating a page removes all comment threads, forcing teams to either:

  • Manually recreate comments (time-consuming and error-prone), or
  • Constantly reference a separate file/page, which breaks workflow efficiency

Impact
This is a huge pain point across our entire organization, especially in fast-paced agency environments:

  • Slows down iteration cycles
  • Increases risk of missing or misinterpreting feedback
  • Creates disconnect between feedback and execution
  • Adds unnecessary manual overhead for teams working under tight timelines

Suggested solutions
Any of the following would significantly improve workflow:

  • Option to include comments when duplicating a page, frame, or section
  • Anchor comments to frames/components instead of absolute canvas positions
  • Version-based comment visibility (e.g., show comments from previous iteration)

Even a partial solution would meaningfully improve real-world design workflows.