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Rachel_Castle
Rachel_Castle
New Member
Jun 25, 2025 3:33 PM UTC

Variables to support percentages

Figma has added percentages to text styles, which is fantastic. However, when the style is linked to a variable, the percentage is removed, and uses px units instead. I am trying to set up my design system using a scalable token system, and little features that don’t quite work are so frustrating. 

Please allow variables to support percentages! It will help us not need to use plugins like Token Studio. 

    4 replies

    Sanam
    Sanam
    New Member
    Sep 17, 2025 12:22 PM UTC

    We have the same needs.

      Pauljh
      Pauljh
      New Member
      Nov 6, 2025 10:55 AM UTC

      Would love to use “rem”, “percentage” or maybe even calculated values inside the variables.

       

      Just a small toggle and then a dropdown in each variable value so I can change it for the variables I do not want to use “px” values. Thanks!

        IonuBalonu
        IonuBalonu
        New Member
        Dec 21, 2025 7:01 PM UTC

        Would love to use “rem”, “percentage” or maybe even calculated values inside the variables.

         

        Just a small toggle and then a dropdown in each variable value so I can change it for the variables I do not want to use “px” values. Thanks!


        I might just have something for you…check out PRISM Tokens: https://console.prismtokens.app/
        It’s a SaaS tool designed to bridge the gap between Designers and Devs… and the best part… IT’S FREE!

        How it works:
        - Designer manage and update styles in Figma
        - PRISM syncs the Figma file and transforms the data (aliasing, rem unit conversion, rgba conversion, sync diffing and WCAG accessibility report)
        - Developers get fresh, production-ready code instantly (different CI/CD workflows baked-in, like GitHub Actions or Tailwind config).

        P.S. There is also a Figma plugin: https://www.figma.com/community/plugin/1582392311915034049/prism-sync that you can use to sync Variables…
        Give it a try and let me know what you also. I’m also opened to feedback and adding more improvements/features into the product.

        Thanks!

        andrdinis
        andrdinis
        New Participant
        Jun 9, 2026 2:48 PM UTC

        We also need this for line height on our design system.

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