Mastering keyboard shortcuts in Figma is a game-changer for any designer looking to speed up their workflow. Why is speed crucial? Well, in design, time is indeed money.
The faster you work, the more iterations you can create and the more you can experiment with your designs, leading to innovative and refined outcomes.
Some of my favorite Figma-specific shortcuts that have significantly boosted my efficiency include:
- Paste to Replace (Shift+CMD+R): quickly swap elements while retaining the original’s position and size.
- Paste Over Selection (Shift+CMD+V): quickly paste the element over the currently selected one.
- Copy as PNG (Shift+CMD+C): instantly grab a PNG version of your selection, perfect for quick shares or previews.
- Copy Properties (Option+CMD+C): copy style properties.
- Paste Properties (Option+CMD+V): apply copied properties.