{"schema":"https://www.layerpath.com/schemas/public-document/v1","version":1,"id":"/learn/how-to-add-text-in-figma","route":"/learn/how-to-add-text-in-figma","canonical":"https://www.layerpath.com/learn/how-to-add-text-in-figma","title":"How to Add Text in Figma","h1":"How to Add Text in Figma","description":"Discover the step-by-step guide on how to add text in Figma. Enhance your design skills and create stunning visuals with ease. Start designing today!","archetype":"tutorial","blocks":[{"type":"heading","depth":1,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"How to Add Text in Figma"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to add text to your designs in Figma. By following these steps, you will be able to quickly and efficiently insert text into your Figma projects."}]},{"type":"layerpathTour","sourceUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm9e20rm7000sjo0dn83w0eay/tour","canonicalUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm9e20rm7000sjo0dn83w0eay/tour","id":"cm9e20rm7000sjo0dn83w0eay"},{"type":"list","ordered":true,"items":[{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Open Your Figma File"}]},{"type":"text","value":"\n– Launch Figma and open the design file where you want to add text."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Select the Text Tool"}]},{"type":"text","value":"\n– Click the "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"“T” icon"}]},{"type":"text","value":" in the top toolbar, or press the "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"T key"}]},{"type":"text","value":" on your keyboard."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Click on the Canvas"}]},{"type":"text","value":"\n– Click anywhere on the canvas to create a new text box."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Type Your Text"}]},{"type":"text","value":"\n– Start typing directly inside the text box.\n– You can add as much or as little text as needed."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Style Your Text"}]},{"type":"text","value":"\n– Use the "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"right-hand panel"}]},{"type":"text","value":" to change the font, size, color, alignment, and more."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Move or Resize the Text Box"}]},{"type":"text","value":"\n– Drag to reposition, or drag the edges to resize the text area."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Done"}]},{"type":"text","value":"\n– You’ve successfully added text to your Figma design."}]}]}]}],"tours":[{"type":"layerpathTour","sourceUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm9e20rm7000sjo0dn83w0eay/tour","canonicalUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm9e20rm7000sjo0dn83w0eay/tour","id":"cm9e20rm7000sjo0dn83w0eay"}],"plainText":["How to Add Text in Figma","This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to add text to your designs in Figma. By following these steps, you will be able to quickly and efficiently insert text into your Figma projects.","https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm9e20rm7000sjo0dn83w0eay/tour","Open Your Figma File\n– Launch Figma and open the design file where you want to add text.\nSelect the Text Tool\n– Click the “T” icon in the top toolbar, or press the T key on your keyboard.\nClick on the Canvas\n– Click anywhere on the canvas to create a new text box.\nType Your Text\n– Start typing directly inside the text box.\n– You can add as much or as little text as needed.\nStyle Your Text\n– Use the right-hand panel to change the font, size, color, alignment, and more.\nMove or Resize the Text Box\n– Drag to reposition, or drag the edges to resize the text area.\nDone\n– You’ve successfully added text to your Figma design."]}