Comments and feedback in Figma - Step-by-Step Guide

Introduction

Comments and feedback in Figma let you share your thoughts directly on designs. This helps teams discuss changes and improve dashboards or reports without confusion.

When you want to ask a teammate about a specific chart or data point in your dashboard design

When you need to suggest changes on a report layout before finalizing it

When reviewing a prototype and want to highlight usability issues

When collaborating remotely and want to keep all feedback in one place

When tracking feedback history to see what was changed and why

Steps

Step 1: Click

- Comment button in the top-right corner of the Figma window

The cursor changes to a comment icon and the Comments pane opens on the right

💡 You can also press C on your keyboard to activate the comment tool quickly

Step 2: Click

- anywhere on the design canvas where you want to add a comment

A comment box appears at that spot for you to type your feedback

Step 3: Type

- the comment box

Your typed comment appears in the Comments pane and on the canvas as a small icon

Step 4: Click

- Post button in the comment box

Your comment is saved and visible to all collaborators

Step 5: Click

- any existing comment icon on the canvas

The comment thread opens in the Comments pane showing all replies

Step 6: Type

- Reply field in the Comments pane

Your reply is added to the comment thread, keeping the conversation organized

Before vs After

Before

Design file shows no comments or feedback icons on the canvas

After

Design file shows comment icons at specific spots with visible comment threads in the Comments pane

Settings Reference

Notifications

📍 Profile menu > Settings > Notifications

Control when you get notified about new comments or replies

Default: All comments

Comment visibility

📍 Comments pane

Filter which comments are visible on the canvas

Default: Show all comments

Common Mistakes

Adding comments without selecting the Comment tool

Comments cannot be placed without activating the Comment tool, so clicks just select objects

Always click the Comment button or press C before clicking on the canvas to add feedback

Posting comments without typing any text

Empty comments do not provide useful feedback and clutter the file

Type clear, specific feedback before clicking Post

Summary

Comments and feedback let you add notes directly on your Figma designs for clear team communication

Use the Comment tool to place feedback exactly where it matters on dashboards or reports

Remember to activate the Comment tool before clicking and type meaningful messages to keep feedback useful

Practice

1. What is the main purpose of using comments in Figma during a design project?

easy

A. To communicate directly on designs and share feedback

B. To change the colors of design elements

C. To export the design files

D. To create new design layers

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand the role of comments in Figma

   Comments are used to communicate and give feedback directly on design elements.

2. Step 2: Identify the correct purpose

   Changing colors, exporting files, or creating layers are not related to comments.

3. Final Answer:

   To communicate directly on designs and share feedback -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Comments = Communication and feedback [OK]

Hint: Comments = direct feedback on designs [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Confusing comments with editing tools
• Thinking comments change design elements
• Mixing comments with exporting features

2. Which of the following is the correct way to add a comment in Figma?

easy

A. Right-click and select 'Delete Comment'

B. Double-click a layer to add a comment

C. Click the Comment tool and click on the design to place a comment

D. Use the Text tool to write comments directly on the canvas

Solution

1. Step 1: Recall how to add comments in Figma

   Comments are added by selecting the Comment tool and clicking on the design area.

2. Step 2: Eliminate incorrect options

   Right-click 'Delete Comment' removes comments, double-clicking a layer edits it, and Text tool adds text, not comments.

3. Final Answer:

   Click the Comment tool and click on the design to place a comment -> Option C

4. Quick Check:

   Add comment = Comment tool + click [OK]

Hint: Use Comment tool to add comments [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Confusing comment adding with deleting
• Using Text tool instead of Comment tool
• Trying to add comments by double-clicking layers

3. In Figma, if a team member replies to a comment and then marks it as resolved, what happens to that comment thread?

medium

A. The comment thread is deleted permanently

B. The comment thread is hidden but can be viewed later

C. The comment thread is duplicated for record

D. The comment thread is locked and cannot be replied to

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand the resolve feature in Figma comments

   Resolving a comment hides the thread from the main view but keeps it accessible for later review.

2. Step 2: Compare options with this behavior

   Comments are not deleted, duplicated, or locked; they are hidden but retrievable.

3. Final Answer:

   The comment thread is hidden but can be viewed later -> Option B

4. Quick Check:

   Resolve comment = hide thread, not delete [OK]

Hint: Resolve hides comments, doesn't delete [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Thinking resolved comments are deleted
• Assuming comments get duplicated
• Believing resolved comments cannot be reopened

4. You try to reply to a comment in Figma but the reply box does not appear. What is the most likely reason?

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A. Your internet connection is too fast

B. The design file is corrupted

C. You are using the wrong tool to add comments

D. You do not have permission to comment on this file

Solution

1. Step 1: Identify common reasons for reply issues

   Permission issues often prevent replying to comments in shared files.

2. Step 2: Evaluate other options

   File corruption is rare and would cause bigger issues; wrong tool would not allow adding comments at all; internet speed does not block replies.

3. Final Answer:

   You do not have permission to comment on this file -> Option D

4. Quick Check:

   Permission needed to reply to comments [OK]

Hint: Check permissions if reply box missing [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Blaming file corruption
• Confusing tool usage with permissions
• Ignoring permission settings

5. A project manager wants to keep the design feedback organized by showing only unresolved comments on the dashboard. Which Figma feature should they use to achieve this?

hard

A. Filter comments to show only unresolved threads

B. Delete all resolved comments permanently

C. Export comments to a separate file

D. Use the Text tool to highlight unresolved comments

Solution

1. Step 1: Identify how to manage comment visibility in Figma

   Figma allows filtering comments to show only unresolved ones, keeping feedback organized.

2. Step 2: Evaluate other options

   Deleting comments loses history, exporting is not for filtering, and Text tool does not manage comments.

3. Final Answer:

   Filter comments to show only unresolved threads -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Filter = show unresolved comments only [OK]

Hint: Use comment filter for unresolved only [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Deleting comments instead of filtering
• Using Text tool for comment management
• Exporting comments instead of filtering