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Outlines cannot be selected


SandC

Hi, I’m not sure if I’m doing anything wrong but I can’t seem to select most elements in the Show Outline mode. I have many layers and it’s bit frustrating to not be able to select things under the layers. Appreciate the help to know if I’m doing something wrong:
 

 

2 replies

  • Figmate
  • 1804 replies
  • March 12, 2025

Hi ​@SandC , Thanks for reaching out.

 

I tested viewing outlines in Figma Design, and I was able to select objects as expected, including hidden and nested layers.

 

To cover the basics, could you please check a few things?

  1. Is this happening only in a supported browser, in the desktop app, or in both?
  2. Is this issue occurring in a specific file or in all files?
  3. Could you please try these basic troubleshooting steps to see if there's any difference?
    • Close any Figma tabs you’re not using.
      • For the browser: Force-quit and then open Figma in a new browser window.
      • For the desktop app: Force-quit the Figma Desktop app and restart it.

 

If the issue still persists, I recommend submitting a support request directly to our support team by following this guide: Submit a bug report. This way, we can take a closer look at the issue for you!

Thanks again for reaching out.


SandC
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  • New Member
  • 2 replies
  • March 14, 2025
Junko3 wrote:

Hi ​@SandC , Thanks for reaching out.

 

I tested viewing outlines in Figma Design, and I was able to select objects as expected, including hidden and nested layers.

 

To cover the basics, could you please check a few things?

  1. Is this happening only in a supported browser, in the desktop app, or in both?
  2. Is this issue occurring in a specific file or in all files?
  3. Could you please try these basic troubleshooting steps to see if there's any difference?
    • Close any Figma tabs you’re not using.
      • For the browser: Force-quit and then open Figma in a new browser window.
      • For the desktop app: Force-quit the Figma Desktop app and restart it.

 

If the issue still persists, I recommend submitting a support request directly to our support team by following this guide: Submit a bug report. This way, we can take a closer look at the issue for you!

Thanks again for reaching out.


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Hi, thanks for your reply, just to respond below:

  1. Is this happening only in a supported browser, in the desktop app, or in both?
    - It happens in both, I have components that are background under some elements which can be selected, but some elements above cannot be clicked on or selected
  2. Is this issue occurring in a specific file or in all files?
    - It seems to happen in my current file only as it has many layers and components as background. For e.g. in image below, I cannot select other elements above the component background:

     

  3. Could you please try these basic troubleshooting steps to see if there's any difference?
    • Close any Figma tabs you’re not using.
      • For the browser: Force-quit and then open Figma in a new browser window.
      • For the desktop app: Force-quit the Figma Desktop app and restart it.

        - I’ve tried but doesn’t fix the problem

 


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