Simplify your variable management in Figma with the latest version of Variables Editor. This update brings powerful new features to streamline your workflow, eliminate unnecessary navigation, and keep your focus on design.
Key Features
• Edit Variables in Place: Select text linked to a variable and edit it directly, skipping complex navigation or nested paths.
• Reference-Aware Updates: Edit variables that reference others without breaking links — changes automatically apply to the final target.
• Multi-Line Inputs with Line Breaks: Enjoy flexible value editing with full line break support in spacious input fields.
• Undo Changes Instantly: Revert variable names or values to their previous state with a single click.
• Quick Variable Creation: Add new variables directly to the current collection, right where you’re working.
• Resizable Interface: Adjust the plugin window and input fields to fit your needs, whether dealing with simple text or complex structures.
Who is it for?
Perfect for localization, UI text management, and advanced variable workflows, Variables Editor ensures you spend less time navigating and more time designing.
How to Assign a Shortcut to the Plugin
- Go to System Preferences > Keyboard > Shortcuts.
- Select App Shortcuts from the left-hand menu.
- Click the + button to create a new shortcut.
- Set Application to Figma.
- Enter Variables Editor (exact plugin name) in the Menu Title field.
- Assign your desired shortcut (e.g., ⌘ + `).
- Click Add to confirm.
Your plugin is now accessible using ⌘ + `!
