How to Use Comments in Figma: Simple Guide for Collaboration

In Figma, you can use comments to leave feedback directly on designs by selecting the Comment tool and clicking anywhere on the canvas. You can add text, reply to others, and resolve comments to keep track of discussions.

Syntax

To use comments in Figma, follow this pattern:

• Select the Comment tool from the toolbar (speech bubble icon).
• Click on the design area where you want to add a comment.
• Type your message in the comment box that appears.
• Press Enter or click Post to save the comment.
• To reply, click on an existing comment and type your response.
• To resolve a comment, click the Resolve button to mark it as done.

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Comment Tool Usage:
1. Select Comment tool (speech bubble icon)
2. Click on canvas
3. Type comment text
4. Press Enter or click Post
5. Reply by clicking existing comment
6. Resolve by clicking Resolve button

Example

This example shows how to add a comment on a button design and reply to it:

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1. Click the Comment tool in the top-right toolbar.
2. Click on the button shape in your design.
3. Type: "Change button color to blue for better visibility."
4. Press Enter to post.
5. Another team member clicks the comment and replies: "Good idea, I will update it."
6. Once done, click Resolve to close the comment thread.

Output

A comment appears pinned on the button with the text "Change button color to blue for better visibility." A reply is nested below it. The comment thread can be expanded or collapsed and marked as resolved.

Common Pitfalls

• Not switching to Comment mode: Trying to add comments while in Design mode will not work; you must select the Comment tool first.
• Comments on wrong layers: Clicking outside the intended design element can cause confusion; always click precisely where feedback applies.
• Ignoring resolved comments: Resolved comments are hidden by default but can be viewed; forgetting to check them may miss important feedback.
• Overlapping comments: Too many comments in one spot can clutter the view; spread comments logically.

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Wrong way:
- Stay in Design mode and try to click to add comment (no comment box appears).

Right way:
- Select Comment tool first, then click to add comment.

Quick Reference

Action	How to Do It	Shortcut / Tip
Add Comment	Select Comment tool, click canvas, type, press Enter	Shortcut: Press C to switch to Comment tool
Reply to Comment	Click existing comment, type reply, press Enter	Use @ to mention teammates
Resolve Comment	Click Resolve button on comment thread	Resolved comments are hidden but can be viewed
View All Comments	Click the Comments icon in the top-right toolbar	Shows all comments in a sidebar

Key Takeaways

Always select the Comment tool before adding feedback on your design.

Click precisely on the design element to attach relevant comments.

Use replies and resolve features to keep discussions clear and organized.

Press C as a shortcut to quickly switch to Comment mode.

Check resolved comments if you need to review past feedback.