# How to Edit the Text in Figma

> To edit text in Figma, first double-click the target text layer on your design canvas. Next, type your desired changes into the selected text. Finally, click anywhere on the canvas outside of the text layer to apply your modifications and complete the editing process.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-edit-the-text-in-figma/
Apps: Figma
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3cc9ab56e05a00fe44c0/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Inside your Figma design canvas, find and double-click the text layer you wish to edit.
2. After that, start editing the selected text and make your desired changes.
3. Once done, click anywhere around the canvas to apply the modifications.
4. After completing these steps, the selected text layer will be edited according to your input.