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July 11, 2023

LAUNCHED: Ability to reorder Variable Modes

  • July 11, 2023
  • 58 replies
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As design systems grow organically, it might be necessary to reorder Variable Modes in the Local variables panel, similarly to how it is possible to reorder variables.

58 replies

Eike
New Participant
February 9, 2024

We need this!!

y_toku
Figmate
Community Support
February 13, 2024

Thank you for sharing! We’ll pass this onto the team for consideration.- Toku

greg69
March 7, 2024

I found a plugin that’s specifically for reordering modes, its called Reorder Variable Modes. You can drag’n drop them in the order you want, specially useful for setting a default mode (first column) after you’ve created several others.

Brace
April 19, 2024

It’s pretty bizarre that this isn’t possible already. It’s such an essential and needed feature, and yet, it is absent for some reason.

Alexey_Krasnopolin
New Participant
May 2, 2024

We’re still waiting for this obvious thing!

Joshua_Mulvey1
May 15, 2024

We need this so bad!

Daniel_Campbell
May 17, 2024

+1 Still need this!

RobinRamsell
New Member
May 20, 2024

+1 Would be much appreciated

Andrew_Kuhar1
New Member
June 3, 2024

+1 to this. One thing I’m finding w/ Figma’s deeper features is how much scope we’re required to plan for up front, and this is a perfect example. As a designer, this just isn’t how I typically think – ideas grow as needs arise. A simple re-ordering feature should be a no-brainer.

Gabrielle_Clarke
June 12, 2024

This would be very valuable to me as a design system maker! For example, we’re shifting to mobile-forward development, but previously prioritized desktop screen sizes. Would like our default modes to reflect what designers are now most frequently prototyping in!