What’s new in Figma: March 2022 | Figma Blog

Figma’s March 2022 updates focus on making Figma and FigJam more accessible, flexible, and useful across devices and global teams. Major additions include FigJam for iPad, right-to-left text support, font-independent superscript and subscript characters, and improved Slack notifications. Together, these features help users ideate anywhere, design for more languages, and keep distributed teams informed.

FigJam for iPad

• FigJam is now available on the iPad through the App Store.
• Users can sketch, brainstorm, and annotate away from desktop distractions.
• Work can be resumed across iPad and desktop, supporting more fluid workflows.

Right-to-left text support

• Figma and FigJam now support right-to-left writing systems.
• Arabic, Hebrew, Urdu, and other languages can be designed and edited more naturally.
• The update improves Figma’s suitability for global audiences and international products.

Superscript and subscript in any font

• Superscript and subscript characters can now be used even when the selected font lacks those glyphs.
• Figma automatically creates a synthetic, or “faux,” glyph.
• The glyph is resized and repositioned to match the surrounding font style.

Slack notifications for teams

• Figma’s updated Slack app helps teams track activity in shared files, teams, and projects.
• Notifications can arrive in real time or as hourly and daily digests.
• Teams can subscribe project files to dedicated Slack channels.
• Comment and collaboration updates can be shared where teammates already coordinate work.

Overall, the release recommends using Figma’s new cross-device, localization, typography, and collaboration features to make design work more accessible and connected.