How to Edit Style in Figma: Simple Steps for Beginners

To edit a style in Figma, select the object using the style, then open the Properties Panel on the right. Click on the style name under Fill, Stroke, or Text, then choose Edit Style to change colors, fonts, or effects. Changes update all objects using that style automatically.

Syntax

In Figma, styles are reusable sets of design properties like colors, text, or effects. To edit a style, you interact with the style name in the Properties Panel.

• Select object: Click the shape or text using the style.
• Open Properties Panel: On the right side of Figma.
• Click style name: Under Fill, Stroke, or Text sections.
• Edit Style: Choose Edit Style to modify the style's properties.

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Select object -> Properties Panel -> Click style name -> Edit Style

Example

This example shows how to edit a color style applied to a rectangle:

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1. Draw a rectangle and apply a color style named "Primary Color".
2. Select the rectangle.
3. In the Properties Panel, under Fill, click "Primary Color".
4. Click "Edit Style".
5. Change the color to a new shade.
6. All rectangles using "Primary Color" update automatically.

Output

The rectangle's fill color changes to the new shade, and all other objects using "Primary Color" update their fill color accordingly.

Common Pitfalls

Common mistakes when editing styles in Figma include:

• Editing the fill or stroke color directly on an object instead of editing the style, which breaks the link to the style.
• Not selecting the style name but changing properties manually, causing inconsistent design.
• Confusing local styles with team/shared styles, which affects collaboration.

Always edit styles through the style panel to keep consistency.

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Wrong way:
1. Select object.
2. Change fill color directly.

Right way:
1. Select object.
2. Click style name under Fill.
3. Choose Edit Style.
4. Change color in style editor.

Quick Reference

Action	Where to Find	Result
Select object	Canvas	Targets object with style
Open Properties Panel	Right sidebar	Shows object properties
Click style name	Fill/Stroke/Text section	Opens style options
Edit Style	Style dropdown	Modifies style for all linked objects
Create New Style	Style dropdown	Saves new reusable style

Key Takeaways

Always edit styles by clicking the style name in the Properties Panel to keep design consistent.

Changing properties directly on objects breaks style links and causes inconsistency.

Editing a style updates all objects using that style automatically.

Use shared styles for team collaboration to maintain uniform design.

Remember to create and apply styles for colors, text, and effects to speed up design work.