How to Change Text Font Size in Figma

Learn how to adjust the font size of text layers in Figma to ensure responsive styling across desktop and mobile screens.

September 3, 2026 By Asim Siddiqui

This guide explains how to select text layers and adjust their font size in Figma to ensure consistent legibility across different device screens.

This guide is for UI/UX designers and editors modifying typography properties on design layouts.

To change the dimensions of any text element, select the target layer directly on the canvas and update its size property in the sidebar.

A font size of 40 is commonly used because it scales well and displays clearly on both desktop and mobile versions of the design.

A: Font size 40 is frequently used because it maintains optimal proportion and readability across both mobile and desktop viewports.

Term	Definition
Canvas	The infinite workspace area in Figma where design frames, components, and text layers are created and edited.
Typography Panel	The section within the right-hand Design panel that controls font family, weight, size, line spacing, and alignment.
Text Layer	A dedicated design element containing editable typography within a layout.

September 3, 2026 By Asim Siddiqui

This guide explains how to select text layers and adjust their font size in Figma to ensure consistent legibility across different device screens.

This guide is for UI/UX designers and editors modifying typography properties on design layouts.

To change the dimensions of any text element, select the target layer directly on the canvas and update its size property in the sidebar.

A font size of 40 is commonly used because it scales well and displays clearly on both desktop and mobile versions of the design.

A: Font size 40 is frequently used because it maintains optimal proportion and readability across both mobile and desktop viewports.

Term	Definition
Canvas	The infinite workspace area in Figma where design frames, components, and text layers are created and edited.
Typography Panel	The section within the right-hand Design panel that controls font family, weight, size, line spacing, and alignment.
Text Layer	A dedicated design element containing editable typography within a layout.