How to Edit the Text in Figma
- George Apostolov
How to Edit the Text in Figma: step-by-step guide
Inside your Figma design canvas, find and double-click the text layer you wish to edit.
After that, start editing the selected text and make your desired changes.
Once done, click anywhere around the canvas to apply the modifications.
After completing these steps, the selected text layer will be edited according to your input.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Figma tutorial
Quickly update and modify text layers on your design canvas by double-clicking, typing changes, and clicking outside to save in Figma. This guide shows how to edit the Text in Figma in 4 steps, starting with "Inside your Figma design canvas, find and double-click the text layer you wish to edit" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the selected text layer will be edited according to your...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Figma interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to edit the Text in Figma?
4 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Figma data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Figma. Related guides: How to Embed a Figma Prototype in Google Slides, How to Embed Figma Prototype in Framer and How to Erase Design Files in Figma. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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