This is a YouTube video titled "Figma 101 – Manipulating Text (4 of 12) Lesson Preview" containing an instructional tutorial on using the Text Tool in Figma. The content explains how to add and format text, including font selection, line height, letter spacing, and paragraph spacing, aimed at helping users improve their design skills. The video was created in May 2024.
Adding Text in the toolbar on the left, you'll find the Text Tool, which you can also access with the T shortcut. With this tool, you can click anywhere on the canvas and start typing. Once you've added some text, you'll notice the Text Properties panel appear in the right sidebar. This panel is your control center for all things related to text. Let's break down what each section here does. In the Text Properties panel, you'll find settings for font type, font style, and for size. Figma supports all the fonts installed on your computer, plus a wide selection of Google fonts. Underneath that, you'll find options for line height, letter spacing, and paragraph spacing. Line height controls the vertical space between the lines of text, which is a crucial factor in readability. Letter spacing, also known as kerning. Adjust the space between individual letters.
