String, Number and Boolean Variables Not Appearing in the Right Panel (UI3)

Hi everyone,

I'm learning Figma Variables and I'm facing an issue that I can't figure out.

My setup:

• Figma in Google Chrome
• Free (Starter) plan
• Personal Draft file
• Latest Figma UI (UI3)

What's working:

• ✅ Color variables work perfectly.
• ✅ I can create String, Number and Boolean variables.
• ✅ I have set the correct scopes (e.g. String variable includes Text content).

The problem:

1. String Variables
   • I created a String variable (e.g. Sign In Button with the value Sign In).
   • According to tutorials and the Figma documentation, I should be able to bind it to a text layer's Text Content.
   • However, when I select a text layer, I only see variable options for typography properties like Font Size, Font Weight, Line Height, etc.
   • There is no option to bind the actual text content.
2. Number Variables
   • I created Number variables.
   • They don't appear for properties like Corner Radius, Padding, or other numeric properties where tutorials show they should.
3. Boolean Variables
   • I created Boolean variables, but I can't find where to use them either.

I've already tried:

• Creating a brand-new file.
• Creating new variables.
• Checking variable scopes.
• Selecting normal text layers (not instances).
• Using a rectangle for Number variables.

The problem still exists.

Is this a bug, a UI3 change, a gradual feature rollout, or am I missing something?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!