How to create cut-out text

Can anyone explain how I can create this effect in Figma transparent text in a coloured rectangle)? I’m not sure what the correct name for it is but haven’t been able to find a tutorial which covers this effect.

text cut out

Use the boolean subtract operation.

If you also want to have an auto layout with subtracted text, you can duplicate my file to see how it’s done:

Thank you - that was so easy :smiley:

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