Figma is a vector graphics editor and design tool, developed by Figma, Inc. It is available in a web browser and as a native app for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Figma has been described as “the first interface design tool with real-time collaboration”, and as the “Google Docs for interface design”.
Figma’s vector editor is based on the SVG format and uses web technologies such as CSS3, HTML5, and JavaScript. The software is free to use, with paid plans that allow for more than three projects and collaboration features such as comments and version history.
Figma’s web-based vector editor makes it easy to show comments in your designs. To do this, simply select the comment tool from the toolbar, then click on the area of your design where you want to leave a comment.
A comment box will appear, where you can type your comment. Once you’re done, click the save button.
You can also style text in HTML using the < p >,< b > and < u > tags. To do this, simply select the text tool from the toolbar, then click on the area of your design where you want to add text.
A text box will appear, where you can type your text.
PRO TIP: This article is outdated and no longer reflects Figma’s current commenting functionality. Do not follow the instructions in this article, as they will not work with Figma’s current commenting system.