Comments and feedback in Figma - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

Recall & Review

beginner

What is the purpose of comments in Figma?

Comments in Figma allow team members to share feedback, ask questions, and suggest changes directly on the design. This helps keep communication clear and organized.

beginner

How do you add a comment in Figma?

You click the comment icon or press 'C', then click anywhere on the design to place your comment. Type your message and post it for others to see.

beginner

What is the benefit of resolving comments in Figma?

Resolving comments marks feedback as addressed or completed. This keeps the workspace clean and helps the team focus on remaining issues.

intermediate

Can you mention someone in a Figma comment? How?

Yes, you can mention someone by typing '@' followed by their name. This sends them a notification so they see the comment quickly.

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Why is it important to keep feedback clear and specific in Figma comments?

Clear and specific feedback helps avoid confusion and speeds up the design process. It ensures everyone understands what needs to be changed or improved.

What key action starts adding a comment in Figma?

A Right-click and select 'Add comment'

B Double-click the design

C Click the comment icon or press 'C'

D Press 'Ctrl + M'

You start adding a comment by clicking the comment icon or pressing the 'C' key.

What happens when you resolve a comment in Figma?

A The comment is marked as addressed and hidden from the main view

B The comment is edited

C The comment is deleted permanently

D The comment is copied

Resolving a comment marks it as addressed and hides it from the main comment list to keep things organized.

How can you notify a teammate directly in a Figma comment?

A Use the chat feature

B Type '@' followed by their name

C Tag them in the file name

D Send an email separately

Typing '@' plus the teammate's name in a comment sends them a notification.

Why should feedback in comments be specific?

A To clearly communicate what needs to change

B To confuse the designer

C To make the process slower

D To avoid giving any direction

Specific feedback helps everyone understand exactly what needs to be improved.

Where do comments appear in Figma?

A In the file properties

B Only in the layers panel

C In a separate email

D Directly on the design canvas where placed

Comments appear directly on the design canvas at the spot where they were added.

Explain how comments and feedback improve teamwork in Figma.

Think about how sharing ideas and fixing issues together works better with comments.

Describe the steps to add, mention someone, and resolve a comment in Figma.

Walk through the comment lifecycle from start to finish.

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?

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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?

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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?

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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