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title: "How to Add Text in Figma"
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# 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.

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1. **Open Your Figma File**
   – Launch Figma and open the design file where you want to add text.
2. **Select the Text Tool**
   – Click the **“T” icon** in the top toolbar, or press the **T key** on your keyboard.
3. **Click on the Canvas**
   – Click anywhere on the canvas to create a new text box.
4. **Type Your Text**
   – Start typing directly inside the text box.
   – You can add as much or as little text as needed.
5. **Style Your Text**
   – Use the **right-hand panel** to change the font, size, color, alignment, and more.
6. **Move or Resize the Text Box**
   – Drag to reposition, or drag the edges to resize the text area.
7. **Done**
   – You’ve successfully added text to your Figma design.