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Need way to use same component library across projects with different color schemesDescription:I’ve built a component library file in Figma that includes buttons, inputs, cards, labels, etc. This library will be used in multiple upcoming projects.The goal is simple:Use the same components from the shared library in all projects, but apply a different color scheme (branding) for each project — e.g., Project A → Red theme Project B → Green theme Project C → Blue theme ...and so on. I built the entire component library using variables (for colors) and published it. However, when I add the library to another project file, the variables are not accessible or tweakable there.Note: I’m not talking about variable modes, since I’ll have 10+ projects with completely different brand colors.What I need:A workflow that lets me: Use the same published components from the library in every project. Change their colors (branding) per project easily. Keep the link to the main library so future u

Once having a multiple selection I used to drag select from outside to deselect the items I did not want in my selection. This was specifically useful for me and now that it’s gone I spend much more time clicking individual items to deselect, and in some cases that’s not actually doable to do having too many items involved. This decision is making the tool worse than it was. Is this a bug or a permanent decision?

Hi, i usually exported a full page to a presentation deck so i can discuss it with my client, until yesterday they notice and thought that i designed an awkward outline, and then i realize, most of the figma export if i zoom in carefully have this kind of outline, i think it is a bug, if not do you guys have a solution besides exporting it in SVG? (look at the left side of thebook + bottom side of the calendar) 

I would like to ask if the monthly payment for the Professional plan is on a rolling basis and can be cancelled at any time ? Or is it an annual plan locking user to pay for the entire year? 

 literally a component that would be an 'input', when I use the 'extended' part where the selection opens, I configure it with the information I need, but in the prototype it remains as it was at the beginning.Exemple:Imagine that you have 3 options, flex 1, 2 and 3, but when I go to the prototype, or if I close Figma, it goes back to the component default. If anyone can help me, I'd be grateful!

Hello, i created i section in my figjam. I shared it via link but the flipcards a placed in the section do not interact. If I open the content within my own browser under my account I can flipp them and the open cards are showing for others who got the link, but they are unable to flip the cards. 

Hello Figma Community,I’m an admin managing a design education program, and I’d like to verify my students for Figma’s Education or Professional access. I want to ensure they receive the proper benefits and workspace permissions under our institution’s account.Could someone please guide me through: The process for verifying student accounts under an institutional domain or admin panel. Whether verification needs to be done individually or can be approved in bulk. Any specific documentation or eligibility criteria required from the admin’s side. I want to streamline onboarding so students can easily collaborate within the professional workspace without manual intervention for each request.Appreciate any insights or official documentation links that could help clarify this process.Thank you,Usama AslamAdmin | UI/UX Design Instructor

Gifford is so far the best gif export plugin I’ve tried however today I keep encountering an issue that I cannot figure out how to fix!! I’m trying to export frames into a gif - they are 1080 x 1920. I select them all and go to export and the gift comes out with thick white edges on either side and it’s actually resizing the image to 800 x 800. I’ve not ever had it resize the image before. The frame are all the right size and the content is clipped. Anyone have this issue and anyone know how to fix it?!

I teach an UiUx course in a spanish university and We are unable to validate a few accounts. please need some help 

Hi everyone, here’s my situation:I have two Figma accounts, one on the Organization plan and one on the Professional plan, using different emails. I want to transfer (or copy) projects from the Organization account to the Professional account, including the Design System, and keep component links intact.However, when I use “Transfer” option under Settings from the Organization account, the Professional account doesn't receive any in-app notification. When I click “Review Request” from the email, it says “The transfer request you received has been cancelled by the team or organization that sent it. It's no longer available.” Even though no one canceled itAny idea why this happens or the best way to transfer projects to different account that keep all the components intact?

I am creating a lo-fi digital prototype in Figma.  All of my connection nodes work in my prototype in preview mode except for the following….”Back” arrow created by using the “line point” tool.  In prototype mode I am able to connect each point to it’s proper page, but when I play my prototype, I get Nothing on every one of the pages that the Arrow is on.  I have tried enlarging the stroke width on the arrow.  deleting the arrows and creating them again.  I am missing something and would appreciate the help.  Thank you...Angel

I’m adding hyperlinks to an editable template in Figma Buzz, and the ‘Mailto:’ function does not seem to work (says invalid link every time). Is there a way around this? I found a plugin to try, but apparently I cannot open the desired plugin within Buzz (fault with Buzz it seems?). ‘Manage plugins’ does nothing in Buzz...

I’m having a problem with the text tool and how it interacts with the rest of my project. Previously, I would be able to hit “T”, click wherever I want the text, hit escape, and that would be it. Now, when I hover the cursor over a rectangle for example, the cursor has a little curve under it, and when I click, the rectangle just disappears. In the layers side bar, it changes the layer name from “Rectangle 2” to “text on a path.”I tried restarting the Figma app, but it’s still doing it. I’m really not sure what I did. How do I get it back to normal? This is the odd cursor in question.​​​​​​ 

I work for an org who have disabled Open Sessions- due to confidentiality risk. Is there anyway for the admin to allow a group of users to have this functionality- ie ring fence functionality for only some users?? 

Hi there! I work for a company that owns over 17 different brands with different brand colors. I want to use Figma Buzz to bulk create a visually identical ad for all the brands, but I want the background color to change across each ad to correspond with the unique color of each brand.  My company has used Token Studio to create color tokens for each brand, and these are linked to Figma Variables. Is there any way in Figma Buzz to link a spreadsheet column to color Variables so that when I use Bulk Create it automatically switches to the correct brand color while keeping the token connected?Hope that makes sense! I used have an example screenshot below as a visual of what I would want to happen as well  

I have a navigation bar component with a variant for each product and I want to set the icon for both the default state and the selected state so that they are filled when selected.  I have this set on the parent component but when I try to use it in an instance, it does not have the icon and just shows the default  Here is it set in the parent component when selected  Here is it set when in default  When I insert an instance of the main component and change the icon buttons to a different state, it resets the icon to the default  This navigation bar component is composed of smaller components including this icon button… not sure where the problem lies.  After I set it once in the instance of the main component it works every time I switch it, but it would be nice for my designers not to have to do that every time .

Hi Everyone, Hope everyone is doing good. Just used Figma make which is awsme. Do any one have idea about the limitation in Figma make prompt. Number of usage. 

I saw this topic raised in the past. Wanted to surface it again because this continues to be an issue for me now and has been throughout the years I’ve been using Figma. Comments do not get copied over when duplicating a file or when exporting a .fig file. Has anyone found a workaround for this? @Figma_Support Is an update for this issue coming our way in the future?

can someone help me？ thanks a lot!

Hi,I would like to move a Figma Make project from my current account to a new Figma account, it is possible to export and import a project ?

Hi There,It seems images are embedded - is that right?So each time they’re updated externally, they have to be manually re-placed one at a time anywhere they’re used - is that right?Also, does this mean you can’t easily find an image with a Figma design file, and reveal its file location for round-trip editing?Sorry if this is easy, I’ve found lots of confusing threads (some are old though) but the answers seem complex for something as basic as image updating.Any pointers in the right direction much appreciated.Cheers, Ben

How can I find or where can I see the name of the course/bootcamp linked to my Figma student plan?

I want to export or copy the names of the layers to compare them with the desktop and mobile versions, but I couldn't figure out how. The layers resemble an HTML tree, which would be useful for creating the HTML structure. I tried some plugins, but they didn't work. It would be helpful if I could copy the layer names.

Hello guys, I’m trying to activate the Figma Education plan but I’m stuck:  Attempting to verify shows “Verification Limit Exceeded.” I reached out to SheerID, and they responded they were unable to process my request and that the ticket is permanently closed. So I can’t retry from their side.  I also tried to email Figma education team but still got no response at this point.  Thank you so much