How Do I Copy a Code in Figma?
Copying code in Figma can be an essential skill for designers and developers working on projects collaboratively. Whether you want to reuse a piece of code or share it with others, Figma provides a convenient way to copy code snippets directly from your design files. In this tutorial, we'll explore the steps required to copy code in Figma.
Select the Object
To copy a code snippet in Figma, you first need to select the object that contains the code you want to copy. This could be a text layer, shape, or any other element that has associated code.
Access the Code Panel
Once you have selected the object, locate the Code panel on the right-hand side of the Figma interface. The Code panel is represented by a code icon, which resembles a pair of curly braces.
Viewing Code Options
Clicking on the Code panel will reveal various options for copying code. These options may include CSS, SVG, React JSX, and more depending on the type of element selected.
Select Desired Code Type
Choose the appropriate option from the available list based on your requirements. For example, if you want to copy CSS code for a selected shape or text layer, click on CSS.
Copy Code Snippet
With the desired code type selected in the Code panel, Figma will display the corresponding code snippet. To copy it, simply click on Copy Code. The copied code will be ready to paste into your preferred text editor or development environment.
Pasting and Using Copied Code
Paste the copied code into your desired location using Ctrl + V (Windows) or Cmd + V (Mac). You can then edit or modify the code as necessary to suit your project requirements.
Copying Code for Multiple Objects
If you want to copy code for multiple objects in Figma, you can repeat the above steps for each object individually. This way, you can extract and organize different code snippets from your design file.
Keep Code Updated
An excellent feature of Figma is that it automatically updates the copied code whenever you make changes to the associated object in your design file. This ensures that the code snippets you share or reuse are always up to date with the latest design changes.
Updating Copied Code
If you have copied a code snippet and made subsequent changes to the object, simply select the object again and click on Copy Code in the Code panel. This will update the previously copied code with the latest changes.
In Conclusion
Figma's ability to copy code snippets directly from design files is a valuable feature for designers and developers. By following these simple steps, you can efficiently extract and share CSS, SVG, React JSX, and other types of code from your Figma projects. Remember to keep your copied code updated by recopying whenever changes are made to associated objects. Happy coding!
