Figma July Updates

In July, Figma rolled out new updates for Figma Draw, Figma Buzz, and other tools, and also refreshed the FigJam toolbar.

Here's a summary:

Figma Sites

• Extended Embed Support
  Embeds now work better across Figma Sites. Users can easily add interactive content—like forms, music players, or social media posts—just by pasting a URL.
• Video Fill for Sections
  Users can now add background videos to any section of a site by uploading them via the Fills panel or dragging in a .mp4 or .mov file. They can also adjust settings like autoplay, loop, and playback controls.

Figma Draw

• Simplify Vector
  Reduce the number of anchor points along a path to make vectors cleaner and easier to edit.
• Offset Vector
  Expand or shrink the outline of a shape using offset effects for greater visual impact.

Figma Design

• Variables for Layout Spacing
  Users can now apply variables to grid gaps and padding, making it easier to maintain consistent layout spacing.
• Automatic Reflow
  When rows or columns are removed in the properties panel, content will automatically shift to the nearest available position.
• Item Swap
  Quickly switch the positions of multiple objects, as long as they occupy the same number of grid cells.
• Improved Keyboard Navigation
  New accessibility features provide enhanced keyboard and screen reader support, enabling full navigation and design without a mouse.

Dev Mode

• MCP Server Enhancements (Beta)
  • Define rules for how agents interact with MCP outputs
  • Download assets for local use
  • Get prompt suggestions for using the server with your designs
  • Now supports the streamable HTTP transport protocol in line with updated MCP standards
• Interactive Inspection in Focus View
  Preview how your designs respond to different variable modes or screen sizes directly within Dev Mode.

Figma Buzz

• Default Team Libraries (Paid Plans Only)
  Admins can now enable default team libraries, giving teams easy access to brand-approved colors, fonts, and reusable elements.
• Video Import/Export (Paid Plans Only)
  Figma Buzz now supports .mp4 and .mov files, allowing users to add, preview, and export videos directly on the canvas.

Vector Editing

Variable Width Stroke Improvements

• Direct Input for Width Points: Double-click a point to enter an exact value.
• Keyboard Navigation: Use Tab to move to the next width point, or Shift + Tab to go back.
• Custom Profile Previews: View or edit custom width profiles directly from the menu.
• Snap-to-Pixel Toggle: Hold Ctrl to temporarily disable snap-to-pixel for precise adjustments.
• Multi-point Resize: Select two width points with Shift and resize them together

FigJam

• Refreshed Toolbar
  FigJam’s toolbar has been redesigned with updated icons, submenus, and a more polished interface. While tool locations remain the same, the new design aligns with Figma’s overall UI style.