Gradient handles not showing when applying linear gradient to a single word inside a text layer

Hi Figma team,

I’ve encountered an issue when trying to apply a linear gradient to a single word inside a text layer.

When I highlight just one word and apply a gradient (via the fill panel), the gradient technically applies, but no gradient handles appear on the canvas. This makes it impossible to adjust the direction, angle, or position of the gradient for that specific word.

Steps to reproduce:

1. Create a text layer with multiple words.

2. Highlight just one word.

3. Apply a linear gradient via the Fill settings.

4. Try to adjust the gradient.

Expected behavior:

Gradient handles (start and end points) should appear, just like they do when applying a gradient to an entire shape or full text layer. I should be able to control the direction of the gradient within the selected word.

Actual behavior:

No gradient nodes/handles appear when the gradient is applied to only a portion of the text. The gradient applies, but I have no way to control it visually.

Please let me know if this is a known limitation or a bug. Would love to see this improved, as partial text gradients are super useful for branding and emphasis.

Thanks in advance!