Utilize auto layout

Unlike similar tools in Sketch or Xd, Figma makes it easy to manage layer order and maintain alignment as your content grows and you add or remove elements. If you have to do responsive designs or content changes throughout the process, this functionality can be very valuable.

Mass update text

Instead of changing each text layer one at a time, you can add Text Properties to any main component, allowing you to select multiple instances and update them all at once. You can even have one Text Property control multiple text boxes in a component.

Swap out component instances

If you work with components, instances can help you quickly swap variations in and out. You can set up your project so that each component is related to the design element, and can be easily altered. Select multiple objects, use Cmd+/ to bring up the quick actions menu, and use the ‘Create Multiple Components’ and ‘Create Component Set’ commands.

Move wireframes directly from FigJam to Figma

FigJam, Figma’s whiteboard collaboration tool, is so well integrated with Figma that you can copy a wireframe mockup in FigJam and move it directly to Figma. It’s an almost completely seamless transition. If you make any adjustments in Figma and want to move the file back to FigJam for further brainstorming, you can reverse the same action.

Use Keyboard shortcuts

• Option command O for library searcher
• Option command B detaches component from the “parent” so you can fiddle with it as necessary
• Command+track pad to zoom in/out
• Enter to select children of current frame
  Shift+Enter to select parent
• Cmd+C then Cmd+Shift+R (or Cmd+Shift+Opt+V) to paste and replace selected object(s)
• This can be done across multiple frames to quickly update an object
• Cmd+Opt+C to copy properties (fills, round corner, stroke, text style, etc.) and Cmd+Opt+V to paste those properties to another object.
• You can also see other shortcuts by selecting “Help” in the menu bar and choosing “Keyboard shortcuts.”