{"schema":"https://www.layerpath.com/schemas/public-document/v1","version":1,"id":"/learn/how-to-duplicate-in-figma","route":"/learn/how-to-duplicate-in-figma","canonical":"https://www.layerpath.com/learn/how-to-duplicate-in-figma","title":"How to Duplicate in Figma","h1":"How to Duplicate in Figma","description":"Discover the step-by-step guide on how to duplicate elements in Figma efficiently. Enhance your design workflow and boost productivity with our expert tips.","archetype":"tutorial","blocks":[{"type":"heading","depth":1,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"How to Duplicate in Figma"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Follow these steps to easily duplicate objects within your Figma design files."}]},{"type":"layerpathTour","sourceUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm99ul82t0004la0ccomo958p/tour","canonicalUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm99ul82t0004la0ccomo958p/tour","id":"cm99ul82t0004la0ccomo958p"},{"type":"list","ordered":true,"items":[{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Select the Object"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Click on the frame, shape, text, or component you want to duplicate."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Use Keyboard Shortcut"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Press "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Ctrl + D"}]},{"type":"text","value":" (Windows) or "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Cmd + D"}]},{"type":"text","value":" (Mac) to instantly duplicate."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Drag While Holding Alt/Option"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Hold "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Alt"}]},{"type":"text","value":" (Windows) or "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Option"}]},{"type":"text","value":" (Mac), then drag the object to duplicate it manually."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Use Right-Click Menu"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Right-click on the object and choose "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Duplicate"}]},{"type":"text","value":" from the dropdown."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Layer Appears Above"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – The duplicated item appears directly above the original in the layers panel."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Move or Edit"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Position and modify the duplicate as needed."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Repeat if Needed"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Use "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Ctrl/Cmd + D"}]},{"type":"text","value":" again to repeat the last duplication pattern."}]}]}]}],"tours":[{"type":"layerpathTour","sourceUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm99ul82t0004la0ccomo958p/tour","canonicalUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm99ul82t0004la0ccomo958p/tour","id":"cm99ul82t0004la0ccomo958p"}],"plainText":["How to Duplicate in Figma","Follow these steps to easily duplicate objects within your Figma design files.","https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm99ul82t0004la0ccomo958p/tour","Select the Object – Click on the frame, shape, text, or component you want to duplicate.\nUse Keyboard Shortcut – Press Ctrl + D (Windows) or Cmd + D (Mac) to instantly duplicate.\nDrag While Holding Alt/Option – Hold Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac), then drag the object to duplicate it manually.\nUse Right-Click Menu – Right-click on the object and choose Duplicate from the dropdown.\nLayer Appears Above – The duplicated item appears directly above the original in the layers panel.\nMove or Edit – Position and modify the duplicate as needed.\nRepeat if Needed – Use Ctrl/Cmd + D again to repeat the last duplication pattern."]}