Text tool basics in Figma - Practice Problems & Coding Challenges

Challenge - 5 Problems

🧠 Conceptual

intermediate

Understanding Text Tool Usage

Which of the following best describes how to create a new text box in Figma using the Text tool?

A Click the Text tool, then drag on the canvas to create a fixed-size text box.

B Click the Text tool, then click anywhere on the canvas to create a point text box.

C Double-click the Text tool icon to create a text box automatically.

D Right-click on the canvas and select 'Add Text' from the context menu.

💡 Hint

Think about how you start typing text in Figma.

Clicking the Text tool and then clicking on the canvas creates a point text box where text flows horizontally without fixed width.

❓ dax_lod_result

intermediate

Calculate Total Sales for Selected Region

Given a sales table with columns Region, SalesAmount, and Date, which DAX measure correctly calculates total sales only for the 'West' region?

Figma

Sales West = CALCULATE(SUM(Sales[SalesAmount]), Sales[Region] = "West")

A Sales West = CALCULATE(SUM(Sales[SalesAmount]), Sales[Region] = "West")

B Sales West = CALCULATE(SUM(Sales[SalesAmount]), FILTER(Sales, Sales[Region] = "West"))

C Sales West = SUM(Sales[SalesAmount]) WHERE Sales[Region] = "West"

D Sales West = SUMX(FILTER(Sales, Sales[Region] = "West"), Sales[SalesAmount])

💡 Hint

Remember that CALCULATE expects filter expressions or filter tables.

Option A correctly uses CALCULATE with the filter expression Sales[Region] = "West". This is standard DAX syntax for filtering. B and D also work but are more verbose; C uses invalid syntax.

❓ visualization

advanced

Best Visualization for Showing Sales Trend Over Time

You want to show how sales change month by month over the last year. Which visualization type is best suited for this purpose?

A Line chart showing sales amount by month.

B Bar chart showing total sales per region.

C Pie chart showing sales by product category.

D Scatter plot showing sales amount vs. customer age.

💡 Hint

Think about which chart type best shows changes over time.

A line chart is ideal for showing trends over time because it connects data points in chronological order.

🔧 Formula Fix

advanced

Identify the Error in This DAX Measure

What error will this DAX measure produce?

Total Sales = SUM(Sales[Amount]) + FILTER(Sales, Sales[Region] = "East")

A TypeError: SUM expects a column, FILTER returns a table.

B No error, measure returns total sales plus filtered sales.

C RuntimeError: Region column missing.

D SyntaxError: FILTER cannot be added to a number directly.

💡 Hint

Check the types of values SUM and FILTER return.

SUM returns a number, FILTER returns a table. You cannot add a number and a table directly, causing a type error.

🎯 Scenario

expert

Designing a Dashboard for Sales Performance

You are tasked with creating a sales performance dashboard for executives. They want to see total sales, sales by region, and monthly sales trends all on one page. Which combination of visualizations and layout best meets these needs?

A Use three separate pages: one for total sales, one for sales by region, and one for monthly trends.

B Place a large pie chart for sales by region on top, a small card showing total sales below, and a line chart for monthly trends on the side.

C Use a card for total sales at the top center, a bar chart for sales by region below it, and a wide line chart for monthly sales trends spanning the bottom width.

D Place a scatter plot for sales by region, a table for total sales, and a pie chart for monthly trends all in a grid.

💡 Hint

Think about clarity and ease of comparison on a single dashboard page.

Option C uses appropriate visualizations and layout for clear, quick insights: card for total sales, bar chart for region comparison, and line chart for trends.

Practice

1. What is the main purpose of the Text tool in Figma?

easy

A. To add and style words in your design

B. To create shapes and icons

C. To write code for automation

D. To import images into the project

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand the Text tool function

   The Text tool is designed to add and style text elements in a design.

2. Step 2: Compare options with the tool's purpose

   Only To add and style words in your design correctly describes adding and styling words, while others describe unrelated functions.

3. Final Answer:

   To add and style words in your design -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Text tool = add and style words [OK]

Hint: Text tool = add and style text elements quickly [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Confusing Text tool with shape or image tools
• Thinking Text tool writes code
• Assuming Text tool imports images

2. Which of the following is the correct way to create a new text box in Figma?

easy

A. Select the Text tool and click anywhere on the canvas

B. Select the Rectangle tool and drag to create a box

C. Right-click and choose 'Insert Image'

D. Use the Pen tool to draw a text shape

Solution

1. Step 1: Identify how to create text in Figma

   Using the Text tool and clicking on the canvas creates a new text box.

2. Step 2: Eliminate incorrect options

   Rectangle tool creates shapes, not text; right-click insert image adds images; Pen tool draws paths, not text boxes.

3. Final Answer:

   Select the Text tool and click anywhere on the canvas -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Text box creation = Text tool click [OK]

Hint: Click with Text tool to start typing [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Using shape tools instead of Text tool
• Trying to insert images for text
• Confusing Pen tool with Text tool

3. Given a text box with font size 16 and color black, what happens if you change the font size to 24 and color to blue?

medium

A. Text size stays 16 but color changes to blue

B. Text becomes larger and changes color to blue

C. Text size changes to 24 but color stays black

D. Text disappears from the box

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand font size and color changes

   Changing font size to 24 makes text bigger; changing color to blue updates text color.

2. Step 2: Analyze each option

   Only Text becomes larger and changes color to blue correctly states both size and color change; others miss one or cause incorrect effects.

3. Final Answer:

   Text becomes larger and changes color to blue -> Option B

4. Quick Check:

   Font size and color change = bigger blue text [OK]

Hint: Font size and color changes affect text appearance directly [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Assuming only one property changes
• Thinking text disappears after style change
• Confusing color and size effects

4. You typed text but it is not visible on the canvas. What could be the reason?

medium

A. Text tool was not selected before typing

B. Font size is set to a very large number

C. Text color is set to white on a white background

D. The canvas is locked

Solution

1. Step 1: Check text visibility factors

   If text color matches background (white on white), text is invisible.

2. Step 2: Evaluate other options

   Large font size makes text visible; typing without Text tool is impossible; locked canvas prevents editing but not visibility.

3. Final Answer:

   Text color is set to white on a white background -> Option C

4. Quick Check:

   Invisible text = color matches background [OK]

Hint: Check text color vs background for visibility issues [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Ignoring color contrast
• Assuming large font hides text
• Not realizing canvas lock affects editing, not visibility

5. You want to create a clear dashboard title using the Text tool. Which combination is best for readability?

hard

A. Font size 24, underline style, red color on red background

B. Font size 12, italic style, light gray color on white background

C. Font size 16, thin weight, bright yellow on white background

D. Font size 32, bold weight, dark color on light background

Solution

1. Step 1: Identify readability factors for titles

   Large font size, bold weight, and strong color contrast improve readability.

2. Step 2: Compare options for best readability

   Font size 32, bold weight, dark color on light background uses large size, bold, and dark on light background, ideal for clarity; others have poor contrast or small size.

3. Final Answer:

   Font size 32, bold weight, dark color on light background -> Option D

4. Quick Check:

   Readable title = large, bold, high contrast [OK]

Hint: Use big, bold, high-contrast text for titles [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Choosing small or light-colored text for titles
• Ignoring contrast between text and background
• Using styles that reduce clarity like underline on same color