Version history in Figma - Interactive Code Practice

Practice - 5 Tasks

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easy

Complete the code to open the version history panel in Figma.

Figma

To view version history, click on the [1] menu in the top bar.

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

AHelp

BEdit

CView

DFile

Attempts:

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💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Choosing 'Edit' or 'View' menus which do not contain version history.

Looking in the 'Help' menu instead of 'File'.

In Figma, the version history is accessed from the File menu.

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medium

Complete the code to restore a previous version in Figma.

Figma

After opening version history, select a version and click [1] to restore it.

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

ARestore this version

BDelete

CDuplicate

DShare

Attempts:

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💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Clicking 'Delete' which removes the version.

Clicking 'Duplicate' which copies the version but does not restore.

To revert your file to a previous state, you click Restore this version.

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hard

Fix the error in the sentence about version history access.

Figma

You can access version history by clicking on the [1] icon in the toolbar.

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

AFile

BClock

CHistory

DLayers

Attempts:

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💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Assuming there is a dedicated 'History' or 'Clock' icon.

Confusing version history with layers panel.

Version history is accessed from the File menu, not an icon in the toolbar.

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hard

Fill both blanks to describe how to name a version in Figma.

Figma

To name a version, click [1] in the version history panel and enter a [2].

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

Athe three dots menu

Ba comment

Cversion name

Dthe share button

Attempts:

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💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Trying to name a version by adding a comment.

Looking for the share button to name versions.

You click the three dots menu next to a version and enter a version name to label it.

5fill in blank

hard

Fill all three blanks to explain how to compare versions in Figma.

Figma

Open version history, select two versions by holding [1], then click [2] to compare changes in the [3] panel.

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AShift

BCompare

Cright side

DCtrl

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Using Shift instead of Ctrl on Windows.

Looking for compare panel on the left side.

Hold Ctrl to select multiple versions, then click Compare to see differences in the right side panel.

Practice

1. What is the main purpose of Version history in Figma?

easy

A. To save your work automatically and let you go back to earlier versions

B. To create new design files from scratch

C. To share your design with others instantly

D. To export your design as an image file

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand what version history does

   Version history automatically saves your work and allows you to revisit previous versions.

2. Step 2: Compare options with this understanding

   Only To save your work automatically and let you go back to earlier versions describes this feature correctly; others describe unrelated features.

3. Final Answer:

   To save your work automatically and let you go back to earlier versions -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Version history = Save and revert [OK]

Hint: Version history means saving and going back in time [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Confusing version history with sharing features
• Thinking version history creates new files
• Assuming version history exports images

2. Which of the following is the correct way to name a version in Figma's version history?

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A. Go to File menu and choose 'Export version name'

B. Double-click the canvas and type the version name

C. Drag the version to the top of the list

D. Right-click on a version and select 'Name this version'

Solution

1. Step 1: Recall how to name versions in Figma

   You name a version by right-clicking it in the version history and selecting 'Name this version'.

2. Step 2: Check other options for correctness

   Double-clicking canvas, exporting version name, or dragging versions are not valid actions for naming.

3. Final Answer:

   Right-click on a version and select 'Name this version' -> Option D

4. Quick Check:

   Name version = Right-click + Name [OK]

Hint: Right-click version to name it quickly [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Trying to name version by clicking canvas
• Looking for naming in export options
• Dragging versions to rename

3. If you accidentally delete an important frame in your Figma file, how can version history help you?

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A. It sends an email with the deleted frame backup

B. It automatically recovers deleted frames without user action

C. It lets you restore the file to a previous version before deletion

D. It prevents deletion by locking frames

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand version history's recovery role

   Version history allows restoring the file to an earlier saved state before the frame was deleted.

2. Step 2: Evaluate other options

   Version history does not auto-recover without user action, send emails, or lock frames to prevent deletion.

3. Final Answer:

   It lets you restore the file to a previous version before deletion -> Option C

4. Quick Check:

   Restore deleted work = Use version history restore [OK]

Hint: Restore deleted items by reverting to earlier version [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Assuming auto recovery happens instantly
• Expecting email backups from version history
• Thinking version history locks objects

4. You try to name a version in Figma but the option is greyed out. What could be the problem?

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A. Your internet connection is offline

B. You have not selected a saved version yet

C. You are not logged into Figma

D. You are trying to name a version in a different file

Solution

1. Step 1: Identify why naming is disabled

   Version naming is only enabled when you select a saved version in the version history panel.

2. Step 2: Check other options for relevance

   Internet or login issues usually prevent saving, but naming option greyed out specifically means no version selected.

3. Final Answer:

   You have not selected a saved version yet -> Option B

4. Quick Check:

   Name option greyed = No version selected [OK]

Hint: Select a saved version before naming it [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Assuming offline disables naming option
• Thinking login status affects naming directly
• Trying to name versions in wrong files

5. You want to compare two versions in Figma to see what changed between them. Which steps should you follow?

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A. Open version history, select the first version, then select the second version to compare side-by-side

B. Export both versions as images and compare them manually

C. Duplicate the file twice and open each copy separately

D. Use the 'Compare versions' button in the File menu

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand how to compare versions in Figma

   Figma allows selecting two versions in version history to view differences side-by-side.

2. Step 2: Evaluate other options

   Exporting images or duplicating files is manual and inefficient; no 'Compare versions' button exists in File menu.

3. Final Answer:

   Open version history, select the first version, then select the second version to compare side-by-side -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Compare versions = Select two versions in history [OK]

Hint: Select two versions in history to compare visually [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Thinking export is needed to compare versions
• Duplicating files instead of using version history
• Looking for a non-existent compare button