CSS properties export in Figma - Step-by-Step Guide

Introduction

This feature helps you get the CSS code for any design element in Figma. It solves the problem of manually writing CSS by showing the exact styles used in your design.

When you want to quickly get CSS code for a button you designed.

When you need to share exact style details with a developer.

When you want to check the font size, color, or spacing of a text element.

When you want to export CSS for a shape or frame to use on a website.

When you want to learn how your design translates into CSS code.

Steps

Step 1: Select

- Canvas on the design element you want CSS for

The element is highlighted and its properties appear in the right sidebar

Step 2: Click

- Code tab in the right sidebar

The CSS properties for the selected element appear in a scrollable panel

Step 3: Review

- CSS code panel under the Code tab

You see CSS properties like font-size, color, margin, padding, and more exactly matching the design

Step 4: Copy

- CSS code panel (use the copy icon or select and copy manually)

CSS code is copied to your clipboard ready to paste into your project

Step 5: Paste

- Your code editor or project file

The CSS styles from your Figma design are now in your code

Before vs After

Before

You have a button design selected with no code visible

After

The Code tab shows the exact CSS properties for the button, ready to copy

Settings Reference

Code tab

📍 Right sidebar when an element is selected

Choose which code format to view for the selected element

Default: CSS

Copy button

📍 Top right corner of the CSS code panel

Quickly copy all CSS properties shown for the selected element

Default: Copy CSS code

Common Mistakes

Trying to get CSS without selecting an element

The Code tab shows no CSS if no element is selected

Always select the design element first to see its CSS properties

Copying CSS from the Design tab instead of the Code tab

The Design tab shows style settings but not formatted CSS code

Use the Code tab to get properly formatted CSS code

Summary

CSS properties export shows exact CSS code for any selected design element.

Use the Code tab in the right sidebar after selecting an element.

Copy the CSS code to use it directly in your web projects.