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title: "How to Underline Text in Figma"
h1: "How to Underline Text in Figma"
description: "Discover how to easily underline text in Figma with our step-by-step guide. Enhance your design skills and create visually appealing text elements today."
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# How to Underline Text in Figma

This guide provides a step-by-step process to underline text in Figma. Follow these simple steps to add underline formatting to your text elements.

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1. **Select the Text** – Click on the text box or highlight the specific text you want to underline.
2. **Open Text Toolbar** – Look at the top bar when the text is selected.
3. **Click the Underline Icon (U)** – If available, click the **"U"** icon to underline.
4. **Use Shortcut** – Press **Ctrl + U** (Windows) or **Cmd + U** (Mac) to quickly underline.
5. **Verify Underline Applied** – Ensure the text now shows an underline visually.
6. **Deselect Text** – Click outside the text box to view the underline effect.
7. **Adjust if Needed** – If underline overlaps with descenders, tweak **line height** or **font size**.