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You created a component in Figma but when you edit one instance, the others do not update. What is the likely problem?

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Figma - Basics and Design Tool Concepts
You created a component in Figma but when you edit one instance, the others do not update. What is the likely problem?
AYou edited an instance instead of the main component
BYou forgot to save the file
CYou need to restart Figma to apply changes
DComponents cannot be edited after creation
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand component behavior in Figma

    Editing the main component updates all instances; editing an instance changes only that one.

  2. Step 2: Identify the cause of no update

    If other instances don't update, likely you edited an instance, not the main component.

  3. Final Answer:

    You edited an instance instead of the main component -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Edit main component to update all instances [OK]
Quick Trick: Edit main component, not instances, to update all [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Editing instances expecting all to update
  • Thinking saving or restarting fixes component updates
  • Believing components are uneditable after creation

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