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Little Big Updates: fixes and features for a better workflow | Figma Blog (opens in new tab)

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Figma’s “Little Big Updates” introduces 32 small but meaningful improvements aimed at making Figma and FigJam faster, more accessible, and easier to navigate. The updates cover text editing, keyboard shortcuts, component publishing, libraries, exporting, and FigJam collaboration. Together, they streamline common workflows and reduce friction for designers and teams.

Faster Editing and Accessibility

  • Text editing is up to 10 times faster in Figma and FigJam.
  • macOS accent-menu support is available by long-pressing letters.
  • HEIC image uploads are supported, making it easier to use iPhone photos.
  • Bullets remain consistent across mixed text styles.
  • Home and End keys navigate to the beginning or end of text areas.
  • External-link interstitials have been removed to preserve workflow continuity.
  • Retina screenshots pasted from Chrome will use the correct dimensions.
  • Text highlights on blue FigJam backgrounds are now more visible.

Canvas Navigation and Keyboard Shortcuts

  • ⌘L/Ctrl+L copies links to files and selected frames in the desktop app.
  • ⌘R/Ctrl+R renames elements while the interface is hidden.
  • Holding ⌘/Ctrl while clicking selects top-level frames directly.
  • Quick actions (⌘+/ or Ctrl+/) can show or hide the FigJam UI.
  • Quick actions can also unlock all objects.
  • Hovering over the FigJam toolbar reveals additional keyboard shortcuts.
  • Connector text now supports new lines with Return or Enter.
  • Objects continue snapping to the grid while being dragged.

Design Tools and Components

  • Vector network regions can be filled with different colors.
  • Components and instances can be searched when inserting (Shift+I) or swapping.
  • Any component can be published via its right-click menu.
  • Components can be searched in the publishing modal.
  • Published files now have a distinct icon for easier identification.
  • Invalid components can be located directly from the publishing modal.
  • The publishing modal allows users to choose which components appear in the asset list.
  • Unpublished changes can be published directly from the relevant interface.
  • A “Return to instance” option is available when selecting a main component.
  • SVG strokes on parent objects export correctly.
  • Libraries can be accessed directly from organization subscription settings.

FigJam Improvements

  • FigJam shapes support more flexible resizing.
  • Right-clicking an element copies a direct link to it.
  • Stamps can be dragged directly from the stamp wheel.
  • The red shape color is now a truer red.
  • Team libraries are prioritized in the library-selection modal.
  • Connector text editing is simpler with standard Return or Enter behavior.

The updates demonstrate how incremental improvements to shortcuts, performance, publishing, and collaboration can substantially improve everyday workflows. Designers and teams can explore the changes through Figma’s accompanying Community file.