How Do I Update My Figma?
Updating your Figma software is essential to ensure you have access to the latest features and bug fixes. In this tutorial, we will walk through the steps of updating Figma to stay up-to-date with the newest version.
Step 1: Launch Figma
To begin, open your Figma application by double-clicking on the Figma icon located on your desktop or in your Applications folder.
Step 2: Check for Updates
Once Figma is launched, navigate to the top menu bar and click on Figma. From the dropdown menu, select Check for Updates. This action will prompt Figma to search for any available updates.
Step 3: Download and Install
If an update is found, a dialog box will appear notifying you of the available update. Click on the Download and Install button to start downloading the update package.
The download progress will be displayed, and once complete, a new dialog box will appear. Click on the Install Update button to initiate the installation process.
Note:
If you are prompted with a system security message during installation, enter your administrator password and click OK.
Step 4: Restart Figma
After successfully installing the update, you will be notified that it is complete. Click on the Restart Now button to restart Figma with the updated version.
Note:
If you have any unsaved work open in Figma, make sure to save it before restarting. Any unsaved changes may be lost during the restart.
Step 5: Verify the Update
Once Figma relaunches, you can verify that the update was successful by checking the version number. Navigate to Figma in the top menu bar and select About. A window will appear displaying the current version of Figma. Ensure it matches the latest version available on the Figma website.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have successfully updated your Figma software to the latest version. Keeping your software up-to-date ensures you have access to new features, improvements, and bug fixes, enhancing your overall experience with Figma.
Remember to periodically check for updates to stay ahead of new developments and take full advantage of everything Figma has to offer!
