How to add Text to a Frame in Figma

A step by step guide on adding text to an artboard in Figma.

Oscar de la Hera Gomez
Written by Oscar de la Hera Gomez
First published on 07/13/2023 at 14:17
Last Updated on 07/18/2023 at 13:28
A flower that represents Figma with the text “Add Text to a Frame” beneath it.

A step by step guide on adding text to an artboard in Figma.

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Step One: Select the Text Tool

A screenshot of Figma that shows you how to select the Text Tool. Highlighted on the top toolbar is the "T" icon. Press it to activate the text tool.

Press T on your keyboard or select the "T" icon on the top toolbar to activate Text Tool.

Step Two: Draw the Text Frame

A screenshot of Figma showing a text frame having been added to a frame. To do this, click and drag the mouse to draw a rectangle and Figma will create a frame of that dimension.

Inside a frame on your Figma canvas, click and drag to draw a rectangle that will represent a new text frame.

How to create a Frame in Figma

Step Three: Type in the Text

A screenshot of Figma that shows you text in a text frame.

Type in the text that you wish to add to the text frame.

Looking to learn how to customize the texts appearance ?

Consult the tutorial below to learn more about how to customize text in Figma.

How to Style Text in Figma

Looking to learn more about the basics behind text, shapes and media in Figma ?

Consult the list below to learn more about the basics behind text, shapes and media in Figma.

How to resize a Text Frame in FigmaHow to add shapes to a Frame in FigmaHow to use Boolean Groups in FigmaHow to use the Pen tool in FigmaHow to add images to a Frame in FigmaHow to use a mask in FigmaHow to crop an image in FigmaSearch blog for all Figma tutorials

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