Figma unveils new features for streamlined design systems

Figma has released updates to enhance the management and efficiency of design systems.

Figma unveils new features for streamlined design systems
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Figma has introduced a number of updates aimed at improving your design process:

  • Quick access to the main component – now you can instantly jump to the component source without extra clicks:
    • Mac: Control + Option + Command + K
    • Windows: Control + Alt + Shift + K
  • Hide & show variables – declutter your workspace and focus on what's important.
  • Copy & duplicate styles – speed up updates without starting from scratch.

Other improvements include:

  • Improved UI component descriptions.
  • Drag the variable modal across the entire header.
  • Variables now auto-save.
  • Tooltips on component names for better navigation.
  • Edit button alignment fix.
  • Text overflow improvements in the style window.
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