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• Work between Figma and FigJam

  Before you start you should know

  • Supported on any team or plan

  Share designs, gather feedback, or incorporate research as references. There are a few ways to work between FigJam and design files.

  Tip

  We've focused on supporting copy and paste between file types, but we'd love to hear what other functionality you'd like to see here. Share your thoughts and feedback on the Figma Support Forum →

  Copy and paste

  Copy and paste assets between files to progress your design process.

  FigJam to Figma

  You can paste any objects from FigJam into a Figma design file and they will keep their existing color, format, size, and layout.

  • Stamps from FigJam boards are actually images! Figma treats them as images when you copy and paste them into a Figma file.
  • Any stickers or components will paste as instances in Figma design.
  • Anything drawn with the marker will be treated as a path with stroke properties. You can edit these in edit object mode or adjust the stroke properties.
  • Text and links are pasted as text and text with links.
  • Even though GIFs do not play in FigJam boards or in the Figma design canvas, you can copy them from FigJam and they will play in presentation view. Copying GIFs from the browser will paste as static images. Add animated GIFs →

  Figma recognizes some objects from FigJam files as special objects. Special objects appear in the Layers panel in purple with a specific symbol for each object type:

  • Sticky notes
  • Shapes with text
  • Lines and connectors

  Edit special objects

  Move, flip, rotate, or rearrange special objects on the canvas	✓
  Adjust style properties of a special object, like color and typography	✓
  Select, view, or edit child layers of a special object	✕
  Include special objects in components or instances	✕

  Caution

  If you are working with special objects in Figma design, you may run into issues or unexpected outcomes issues when using keyboard shortcuts.

  Plugins can read special objects and should be able to change their position on the canvas. We haven't extensively tested interactions between plugins and special objects, so can't guarantee anything beyond this.

  Figma to FigJam

  Copy layers from Figma and paste them in FigJam. This includes frames, images, components, text layers and links, and more.

  As there is no layers panel in FigJam files, there will be limitations on what you can select within frames, components, or other layers pasted from Figma design files.

  You can still edit most of these layers in FigJam files, but you'll only have access to the curated tools and styling in FigJam. For example: you can only adjust layers to use the FigJam colors and text formatting options.

  Figma won't convert objects from Figma design into their FigJam counterparts. For example: arrows won't become connectors, and custom vector shapes won't become shapes with text.

  FigJam objects

  If you've copied FigJam objects to Figma design and made changes, Figma will keep these changes when you bring them back into FigJam files. For example: changing the color of a sticky note, or adjusting the stroke weight of a connector.

  If you update the object to use a FigJam-specific style again, you won't be able to undo that action to access the custom styling you applied in Figma design.

  Note

  If you copy an unpublished component from a Figma file and paste it into a FigJam file, the object will paste as a regular object. We recommend publishing the component to a library and accessing the component from your libraries in FigJam.

  Share libraries

  Create component libraries in Figma design and access them from FigJam files.

  • Guide to libraries →
  • Libraries in FigJam →
• Sticky notes in FigJam

  Stickies are the virtual equivalent to the sticky notes we all know and love. They're the core for any FigJam board, along with shapes and connectors.

  Use stickies for:

  • Brainstorms and pitch sessions
  • Retrospectives
  • Kanban style to-do lists or project management
  • Card sorting exercise
  • Anything you put your mind to that involves text in a colorful sticky note!

  Note

  Stickies can only contain text.

  Create a sticky note

  There are a few ways to create a sticky note, from either the toolbar or an existing sticky on the board.

  From the toolbar and shortcuts

  

  1. Click the stack of stickies in the toolbar.
  2. Hover the sticky preview over the board to pick a spot.
  3. Click again to drop the sticky.

  You can also drag and drop a sticky from the toolbar onto the board.

  Once your sticky is on the board, you can immediately start typing to add text.

  Note

  The color of your stickies is randomly selected when you open a jam file, and can be changed using the settings bar when you select a sticky from the board. Changing a sticky's color on the board will change the color of your stack in the toolbar for new stickies.

  Keyboard shortcut

  Use the keyboard shortcut:

  1. Press S.
  2. Hover the sticky preview over the board to pick a spot.
  3. Click to drop the sticky.

  Quick actions bar

  1. Open the quick actions bar using:

     Mac: ⌘ Command /

     Windows: Control /

  2. Type sticky, then hit Return or Enter.

  3. Hover the sticky preview over the board to pick a spot.

  4. Click again to drop the sticky.

  From existing stickies

  Quick create

  1. Select an existing sticky note.

  2. Use the keyboard shortcut:

     Mac: ⌘ Command Return

     Windows: Control Enter

  A new, blank sticky note will appear next to the original one with text field active.

  Learn more about quick create →

  Duplicate

  To duplicate a sticky:

  • Select an existing sticky, then use the keyboard shortcut:

    Mac: ⌘ Command D

    Windows: Control D

  • Or, press Alt then click and drag from an existing sticky.

  In either case, the original sticky is duplicated along with any text inside it.

  Note

  When you duplicate a sticky that's grown in size due to its text, then edit the text, the sticky's size will change along with the text.

  Add connectors

  Add connectors between stickies to diagram flows or create paths for others to follow.

  1. Click in the toolbar.
  2. Select between an elbow or straight connector. You can also use the keyboard shortcuts ⇧ Shift C to create an elbow connector, and L for a straight connector.
  3. Click and drag your cursor between the objects you want to connect.

  Once created, you can click and drag a connector's start or end point to another object, or another side of the same object.

  Learn more about creating connectors →

  Add your name to a sticky

  Your stickies automatically include your name at the bottom. This is great for group collaboration where other team members are adding their own stickies to the board. By default, the name on your stickies is taken from your account settings.

  To add or remove your name to a sticky:

  1. Add a sticky to the board.
  2. Click in the toolbar.

  To remove your name, click again.

  Note

  If you clear the text in another person's sticky note, your name is added to the sticky.

  Edit stickies

  You can edit a sticky's color, text, and the text's formatting. Edits can also be made in bulk to a group of selected stickies.

  To edit a sticky:

  1. Select one or more stickies by:
     • Clicking on a single sticky
     • Clicking and dragging your cursor over multiple stickies
     • Or, clicking on multiple stickies while pressing Shift
  2. Edit the text fields or use the toolbar to edit color and text formatting.

  Learn more about selecting objects in FigJam →

  Format text

  You can change the text's formatting using the sticky's toolbar when it's selected. From here, you can change the text's size, weight, create lists, and more.

  Learn more about formating text in FigJam →

  Color

  To edit a sticky's color:

  1. Select the sticky.
  2. Click the color picker in the toolbar.
  3. Select a new color.

  You can change sticky colors in bulk by selecting mutliple stickies. Learn more about using colors FigJam →

  Note

  When you select a group of stickies with more than two colors, the color picker will only show up to two of the selected colors.

  Size

  Stickies only change in size vertically depending on its text contents and can't be made bigger or smaller by dragging its corners. Shapes with text can be scaled to a different size regardless of its content.

  Learn more about resizing objects FigJam →

  Delete a sticky

  To delete a sticky from your board:

  1. Select one or more stickies by:
     • Clicking on a single sticky
     • Clicking and dragging your cursor over multiple stickies
     • Or, clicking on multiple stickies while pressing Shift
  2. Press Delete.
• Visualize information using shapes with text

  Before you start you should know

  • Anyone with can edit access create and edit shapes with text.
  • Shapes with text are created in FigJam, Figma's new digital whiteboarding tool.

  About shapes

  Shapes in FigJam are foundational tool for any project. Shapes can be resized, rotated, and given dashed or solid outlines.

  Shapes are perfect for:

  • Diagrams
  • Flow charts
  • User journeys and user flows
  • Site maps
  • Data flow diagrams
  • Any fun exercise involving shapes with text!

  Types of default shapes

  

  • Square
  • Ellipse
  • Triangle (downward and upward pointing)
  • Diamond
  • Rounded rectangle
  • Parallelograms (right and left-leaning)
  • Cylinder
  • Horizontal cylinder
  • File
  • Folder

  Create shapes

  There are a few ways to create a shape, from either the toolbar or an existing shape on the board.

  From the toolbar

  

  1. Click next to the Shape tool to select a shape.
  2. Hover the shape preview over the board to pick a spot.
  3. Click again to drop the shape.

  You can also drag and drop a shape from the toolbar onto the board.

  Shortcut

  Use the keyboard shortcuts:

  • Square: R
  • Ellipse: O

  Note

  There currently aren't keyboard shortcuts for the other shapes.

  Quick actions

  Open the quick actions bar using:

  1. Use the keyboard shortcut:
     • Mac: ⌘ Command /
     • Windows: Control /
  2. Type the shape name like rectangle or diamond, then hit Return or Enter.
  3. Hover the shape preview over the board to pick a spot.
  4. Click again to drop the shape.

  From existing shapes

  Quick create

  1. Create or select an existing shape.
  2. Use the keyboard shortcut:
     • Mac: ⌘ Command Return
     • Windows: Control Enter

  A new shape will appear next to the original one.

  Learn more about quick create →

  Duplicate

  To duplicate a shape:

  Select an existing shape, then use the keyboard shortcut:

  • Mac: ⌘ Command D Windows: Control D
  • Or, press Alt then click and drag from an existing shape.

  In either case, the original shape is duplicated along with any text inside it.

  Add connectors

  Add connectors between stickies to diagram flows or create paths for others to follow.

  1. Click in the toolbar.
  2. Select between an elbow or straight connector. You can also use the keyboard shortcuts ⇧ Shift C to create an elbow connection, and L for a straight connection.
  3. Click and drag your cursor between the objects you want to connect.

  Once created, you can click and drag a connector's start or end point to another object, or another side of the same object.

  Learn more about creating connectors →

  Edit shapes

  Color

  Use the color picker in the toolbar to change a shape's color or hide the fill.

  To edit a shape's color:

  1. Select the shape.
  2. Click the color picker in the toolbar.
  3. Select a new color.

  Learn more about using colors in FigJam →

  Tip!

  You can change shape colors in bulk by selecting multiple shapes. Learn about selecting objects in FigJam →

  Size

  There are two ways to resize a shape:

  • Drag the corner of a shape to evenly scale it up or down in size. The shape will keep its ratios the same, but make the shape a different size.
  • Drag a side of a shape to only change its width or height. This way, you can make an equilateral square into a rectangle, or a perfect circle into an oval.

  When you resize a shape with text, the amount of space the text has changes, but not the text's size. Use the text size options in the toolbar to change text size.

  Learn more about resizing objects in FigJam →

  Rotation

  To rotate a shape:

  1. Select the shape you want to rotate.
  2. Hover your cursor near a corner until it turns into
  3. Click and drag your cursor in the direction you want the shape to rotate.

  When you rotate a shape, its contents rotate with it.

  Learn more about rotating objects in FigJam →

  Note

  You can only rotate shapes 15 degrees at a time. There isn't a way to rotate a shape in smaller degree increments.

• Create diagrams and flows with connectors and lines

  Before you start you should know

  • Anyone with can edit permissions can create and edit connectors.
  • This article is about lines in FigJam, Figma's new digital whiteboarding tool. Lines in design files are straight vector paths. Figma also has prototype connections.

  Lines in FigJam let you create paths between shapes and stickies, illustrate order, or annotate something on your board. Every line can be customized with its own color, text, end points, and stroke weight.

  

  There are two types of line shapes:

  • Elbowed connectors can wrap around objects to create an indirect path to other objects on the board.
  • Straight lines create a direct path to other objects on the board.

  Create a line

  Lines snap onto existing shapes and stickies. This way, a shape brings its lines along with it if it's moved around the board.

  1. Click in the toolbar.
  2. Select between an elbow connector or straight line shape. You can also use the keyboard shortcuts X or ⇧ Shift L to create an elbow connector, and L for a straight line.
  3. Click and drag your cursor between the objects you want to connect.

  Once created, you can click and drag a line's start or end point to another object, or another side of the same object.

  Tip!

  A connector is automatically added when you add a shape to the board using quick create.

  Move lines

  Lines can be moved around the board and connected to other objects. Their paths can be moved to better illustrate a flow or make space for other objects on the board.

  Move start and end points

  When a line's start and end points are snapped to the side of an object, you can move one of the points at a time to another object, or another side of the same object.

  1. Click anywhere on the line's path.
  2. Click and drag the blue dot for the point you want to move.
  3. Snap it to another object's side.

  You can leave a line's start or end point unattached from objects on the board to complete the connection at a later time, or just let it vibe there.

  Move entire line

  To move an entire line, you'll first need to detach the start and end points from any objects they may be connected to. Once detached:

  1. Select the line from the board.
  2. Drag it to its new location.
  3. Connect the start and end points to objects as needed.

  Customize path

  You can customize an elbow connector's path at any time. This lets you create paths around other objects on the board and have some fun with it. To do so:

  1. Select an elbow connector.
  2. Drag the path handle for the portion you want to move.

  For the start and end portions of a connector, dragging can add an extra portion to the path.

  

  Customize lines

  When you first create or open a file, line styles are set to their default properties. For example, they're colored gray, have no text, and are a solid path. Once you add a line to the board, you can use its toolbar to make changes to text, color, line style, and end points.

  FigJam remembers any styles last used for a line during your recent work in a file.

  

  Color

  Give your line's path a different color to illustrate separate flows, paths, or workstreams.

  1. Create or select a line.
  2. Click the color picker.
  3. Select a new color.

  Learn more about using colors in FigJam →

  Line style and stroke

  You can pick between solid and dashed styles for your lines. To alternate between them:

  1. Create or select a line.
  2. Click in the line's toolbar.
  3. Select between solid and dashed.

  Stroke

  Lines can be given two different stroke weights: thick and fine. To change a line's stroke weight:

  1. Create or select a line.
  2. Click in the line's toolbar. By default, the weight is set to fine.
  3. Click the weight you want for your line.

  Text

  Lines can have text labels added to their paths.

  To add text to a path:

  1. Create or select a line.
  2. Click in the line's toolbar.
  3. Add text.

  Use ⇧ Shift Return / Enter to add a new row to the connector's text label.

  Note

  You can only bold or strikethrough text in a line.

  Move text

  Drag the text label anywhere along the line's path to make it easier for your team to see. This is only possible if the line is long enough to move the label.

  

  Show text background

  When you add text to a line, you can toggle its background on or off. To do so:

  1. Create or select a line.
  2. Click to add a label, then add your text. By default, the background is toggled off.
  3. Click the color picker in the toolbar.
  4. Click to show the text background.

  Note

  The text background color matches the line's color. There isn't a way to give the line and text background different colors.

  Learn more about text in FigJam →

  Start and end point style

  Lines have five types of point styles to help you define direction in a path.

  • None leaves the point with no styling, just the beginning or end of a line.
  • Solid and Line arrows give the point a solid or lined triangle pointing outwards from the line.
  • Triangle gives the point a solid triangle pointing inward towards the line.
  • Diamond gives the point, well, a diamond.

  When you create a line, the toolbar lets you set a style for the line's start and end points individually.

  1. Create or select a line.
  2. Use the line's toolbar to set styles as needed.

  Select multiple lines using ⇧ Shift Click to edit their start and end points in bulk.

  

• Build faster with quick create in FigJam

  Quick create is a set of shortcuts that help speed up your process when brainstorming or diagraming.

  Use quick create to:

  • Add stickies and shapes to your board with fewer clicks and trips to the toolbar
  • Create a sticky or shape with the text field active, add some text, quick create the next shape, and repeat
  • Automatically add connectors between new shapes as they're being created

  Note

  You can't use quick create with locked stickies or shapes.

  Quick create stickies

  

  Keyboard shortcut

  1. Add a sticky to your board.
  2. Press ⌘ Command Return / Control Enter.

  A new sticky is created to the right, with its text field active.

  From an existing sticky

  When you hover over the edge of a sticky on the board, a quick create icon appears that lets you create a new sticky in that direction. You can create a new sticky to the top, right, bottom, and left of a sticky on the board.

  1. Add a sticky to your board.
  2. Hover your cursor over a side of the sticky to activate the quick create icon.
  3. Click to create the next sticky in that direction, or drag the preview to any location on your board.

  A new sticky is created, with its text field active.

  Note

  A connector is added between the original and new sticky when you click and drag the quick create icon. No connector is added when you use the keyboard shortcut.

  Quick create shapes

  

  Keyboard shortcut

  1. Add a shape to your board.
  2. Press ⌘ Command Return / Control Enter.

  A new shape is created to the right with a connector and its text field active.

  Plus sign

  When you hover over the edge of a shape, a quick create icon is displayed that lets you create a new shape and connector in that direction. You can create a new shape to the top, right, bottom, and left of a shape.

  1. Add a shape to your board.
  2. Hover your cursor over a side of the shape to activate the quick create icon.
  3. Click to create the next shape in that direction, or drag the preview to any location on your board.

  A new shape is created with a connector and its text field active.

• Create text and links in FigJam

  Before you start you should know

  • Anyone with can edit access can create and edit text in FigJam files.
  • FigJam is Figma's new digital whiteboarding tool.

  Text is a crucial element for jotting down ideas while brainstorming and communicating information to others.

  Links can be used to cross-reference other FigJam or Figma files, direct collaborators to product documentation, or link to external websites.

  In this article, we'll take you through how to create and modify text and link objects in FigJam.

  Create a text object

  Click in the toolbar or press T to add text to the board.

  Text objects are used to add text on top of other objects or directly to the board.

  Single click

  Single click creates a text box that resizes horizontally as you type, also known as point text. Drag the sides of a text box to adjust its width.

  1. Select the text tool or press T .
  2. Click anywhere on the board to create a text box.

  Click and drag

  Use click and drag to create a text box that wraps any horizontal overflow text to the next line. This is also known as area text. The object has a fixed width and grows vertically as you add more text.

  1. Click and hold anywhere the board.
  2. Drag your cursor to create a text layer with specific dimensions.

  Tip

  Double-click the bounding box of an area text to convert it to point text.

  Text properties

  Many objects in FigJam contain text, including text objects, shapes, sticky notes, and connectors. When you select text or enter text edit mode, a toolbar appears with options to change its properties.

  Each kind of object has a specific number properties you can modify.

  Bold

  Apply the bold property to any text you want to stand out.

  Click in the text toolbar, or use the keyboard shortcut:

  • Mac: ⌘ Command B
  • Windows: Control B

  Strikethrough

  Apply the strikethrough property on any text you want to cross out. This is great for crossing off tasks in a to-do list or ideas you decided to not pursue, but want to keep a record of.

  Click in the toolbar, or use the keyboard shortcut:

  • Mac: ⌘ Command ⇧ Shift X
  • Windows: Control Shift X

  Lists

  Lists are great for note-taking, task lists, ideating, or writing step-by-step instructions while keeping your content clean and organized.

  Bulleted list

  Click in the toolbar, or use the keyboard shortcut.

  • Mac: ⌘ Command ⇧ Shift 8
  • Windows: Control Shift 8

  You can also create a bulleted list on a new line by typing * Space or - Space.

  

  Numbered List

  Use the keyboard shortcut:

  • Mac: ⌘ Command ⇧ Shift 7
  • Windows: Control Shift 7

  You can also create a numbered list on a new line by typing 1 . Space. If a numbered list already exists directly above your new line, try using the next number in the sequence instead.

  

  Increase and decrease indent

  To increase or decrease the indent of a list item, use these keyboard shortcuts:

  • Increase indent: Tab
  • Decrease indent: Shift tab

  Text size

  There are four size presets. From largest to smallest, they are:

  • Title (108px)
  • Heading (64px)
  • Subheading (40px)
  • Normal (16px)

  By default, text sizes are set to Normal, but you can change the size of all the text or a selected portion.

  1. Select the line or portion of text you want to resize.
  2. Click the size dropdown menu in the toolbar to change text size.
  3. Pick a size for the selected text.

  

  Curated colors

  Change the color of your text to increase visibility, make it stand out, or group similar ideas. Choose from any of the eight curated colors in the color dropdown of the toolbar.

  Learn more about colors in FigJam →

  Alignment

  1. Select an object or a specific string of text.
  2. Click the alignment icon in the toolbar and choose:
     • Text align left
       • Mac: ⌥ Option ⌘ Command L
       • Windows: Alt Control L
     • Text align center
       • Mac: ⌥ Option ⌘ Command T
       • Windows: Alt Control T
     • Text align right
       • Mac: ⌥ Option ⌘ Command R
       • Windows: Alt Control R

  Add links to text

  Add clickable links to text to reference Figma files, FigJam files, documentation, or external websites.

  1. Select an object or a specific string of text.
  2. Click , or use the keyboard shortcut:
     • Mac: ⌘ Command K
     • Windows: Control K
  3. Enter or paste the URL from your clipboard.

  

  Tip

  If you already have the URL copied to your clipboard, select the text and press ⌘ Command V / Control V to insert your link.

  Tip

  If you need a reminder of keyboard shortcuts, open your file's menu > Help and account > Keyboard Shortcuts. A tray will appear at the bottom of your window where you can explore different shortcuts.

• Use stickers and libraries in FigJam
  Before you start you should know

  • FigJam is Figma's new digital whiteboarding tool.
  • Anyone with can edit access in a FigJam file can use libraries.

  With libraries in FigJam, you can add to your board stickers and components created by your team and members of the Figma Community.

  • Stickers are default objects curated by Figma you can add to your FigJam board. Use them to add flair and reactions to your board.
  • Components are reusable design elements created in Figma design, by you or your team. Learn more about components →

  Want to make components?

  You can only create components in Figma design. Once created, they can be accessed and used in both FigJam and Figma design files.

  Use libraries

  Access your team's components and stickers curated by Figma with the library.

  Browse libraries

  To browse your libraries:

  1. Click in the toolbar or use ⌥ Option 2 / Alt 2 to open the library.
  2. Search for stickers and components or browse your libraries.
  3. Click and drag an object from the library to your board.

  Select variants

  If your components has variants, you can select variants from the inline menu.

  1. Add the component to the board.
  2. If it has variants, the menu will show when it's selected.
  3. Click to open the menu and select a variant:

  Pin libraries to board

  When you open the library in FigJam, it initially floats above your board and disappears once you've dragged an object to your board.

  If you want to keep the library open while you browse for multiple objects, you can pin it to either side of your board.

  1. Click in the toolbar or use ⌥ Option 2 / Alt 2 to open the library.
  2. Click to automatically pin to the left. Or, click and drag to choose whether to pin to the left or right.

  

  Manage libraries

  In addition to Figma's built-in stickers, you can also add regular component libraries to your FigJam files. You can choose which libraries are available in each file.

  Add library

  Want to add the library to all files?

  To make a library available in all FigJam files, team admins can toggle libraries for all team Figma design or FigJam files. Enable libraries in team files →

  1. Click in the toolbar to open your libraries.
  2. Click to add a library.
  3. From Manage libraries, you can view any libraries you have access to. Use the > search field to find a specific library or browse the list of available libraries.
  4. Click Add to file to make that library available in the current file.

  

  Update library

  Accept updates from published libraries to see the updated instances on your board.

  To update libraries in FigJam:

  1. Click in the toolbar to open your libraries.
  2. Click to open the Manage libraries modal.
  3. You'll see a banner notifying you of any updates to your components.
  4. Click Update all to accept the changes in FigJam.

  

  Remove library

  If you don't want a library to show up in the file anymore, you can remove it. This will only remove the library from this file and won't remove any components you've added to the board.

  Want to remove a sticker library?

  It's not currently possible to remove Figma's default stickers from your libraries, or change the order they appear.

  1. Click in the toolbar to open your libraries.
  2. Click to open the Manage libraries modal.
  3. You'll see any libraries you've added at the top of the modal. Hover over the Added button for the library you want to remove.
  4. Click the Remove button to remove the library for this file only.

  

• Doodle in FigJam with the marker tool

  Use the marker tool to draw on the board or other objects. It's a fun way to call attention to something on the board or doodle something fun.

  Note

  FigJam doesn't currently support doodling with a stylus like Apple Pencil.

  Use the marker

  To start drawing your next masterpiece:

  1. Click the marker in the toolbar or press M.
  2. Pick a color and thin or thick stroke weight.
  3. Click and drag on the board to doodle.

  The marker tool stays active until you select another tool or press Esc. By default, the marker draws with a thin, gray stroke. (that's boring, so mix it up!)

  If you're looking for a bit more structure in your doodles, hold Shift to draw a straight line.

  Note

  Marker doodles can't be contained by a shape or sticky. You can draw on them, but they remain separate objects on the board.

  Edit marker doodles

  Color and stroke weight

  You can change a marker doodle's color and stroke weight at any time.

  1. Select the drawing on the board.
  2. Click the color picker to change color or click to change the stroke weight.

  Size

  Drag the side or corner of a doodle's bounding box to resize it. Doodles can only be resized proportionally.

  

  Delete marker doodles

  To delete a marker doodle:

  1. Select any doodles you want to remove.
  2. Press Delete .

  Learn more about selecting objects in FigJam →

• Code blocks in FigJam

  Code blocks allow you to add formatted code as a movable object on the board and include syntax highlighting for several supported languages.

  Use code blocks for:

  • Collaborative problem solving
  • Technical design explorations
  • Technical architecture interviews
  • Creating diagrams with code

  Create a code block

  From the toolbar and shortcuts

  

  1. Click in the toolbar and select Code block.
  2. Hover the code block preview over the board to pick a spot.
  3. Click again to drop the code block.

  Once your code block is on the board, you can immediately start typing to add text.

  Note

  Code blocks have a default length of four lines. The selected language for syntax highlighting is set to TypeScript by default.

  Keyboard shortcut

  Use the keyboard shortcut:

  1. Press `.
  2. Hover the code block preview over the board to pick a spot.
  3. Click to drop the code block.

  From existing code blocks

  When you hover over the edge of a code block on the board, a quick create icon appears that lets you create a new code block in that direction. You can create a new code block to the top, right, bottom and left of a code block on the board.

  1. Add a code block to your board.
  2. Hover your cursor over a side of the code block to activate the quick create icon.
  3. Click to create the next code block in that direction, or drag the preview to any location on your board.

  A new code block is created, with its text field active.

  Keyboard shortcut:

  You can also use the following keyboard shortcuts to quickly create a code block:

  1. Select an existing code block.

  2. Use the keyboard shortcut:

     Mac: ⌘Command Return

     Windows: Control Enter

  A new, blank code block will appear next to the original one with text field active.

  Note

  When using quick create, the new code block will have the same language selected as the previous code block.

  Duplicate

  To duplicate a code block:

  • Select an existing code block, then use the keyboard shortcut:

    Mac: ⌘ Command D

    Windows: Control - D

  • Or, press Option or Alt then click and drag from an existing code block.

  In either case, the original code block is duplicated along with any code inside it.

  Add connectors

  Add connectors between code blocks to diagram flows or create paths for others to follow.

  1. Click in the toolbar.
  2. Select between an elbow or straight connector. You can also use the keyboard shortcuts Shift C to create an elbow connector, and L for a straight connector.
  3. Click and drag your cursor between the objects you want to connect.

  Once created, you can click and drag a connector's start or end point to another object, or another side of the same object.

  Learn more about creating connectors →

  Edit code block

  You can edit a code block's width and syntax highlighting. Edits can also be made in bulk to a group of selected code blocks.

  To edit a code block:

  1. Select one or more code blocks by:
     • Clicking on a single code block
     • Clicking and dragging your cursor over multiple code blocks
     • Or, clicking on multiple code blocks while pressing Shift
  2. Edit the width of the code blocks or use the toolbar to edit syntax highlighting.

  Syntax highlighting

  You can change the selected language for a code block's syntax highlighting.

  The full set of supported languages include:

  1. C++
  2. CSS
  3. Go
  4. GraphQL
  5. HTML
  6. Javascript
  7. JSON
  8. Kotlin
  9. Python
  10. React
  11. Ruby
  12. Rust
  13. SQL
  14. Swift
  15. TypeScript (default)

  To change the selected language:

  1. Select a code block
  2. In the inline toolbar, click on the dropdown menu and select a new language.

  Resize code blocks

  Since the height of a code block depends on the lines of code contained, only the width is editable.

  To edit the width of a code block:

  1. Select a code block
  2. Click and drag the right or left edge to change the code block's width.

  Learn more about resizing objects in FigJam →

  Delete a code block

  To delete a code block from your board:

  1. Select one or more code blocks by:
     • Clicking on a single code block
     • Clicking and dragging your cursor over multiple code blocks
     • Or, clicking on multiple code blocks while pressing Shift
  2. Press Delete.