Figma, a design tool that operates in the cloud, has gained worldwide recognition among designers. Its rich features enhance the efficiency and enjoyment of the design process. One particularly desired feature is text warping, although it may be challenging for beginners. This blog will provide a detailed guide to assist you in comprehending how to warp text in Figma.
Step 1: Create a text layer
First, you need to create the text layer that you want to warp. To do this, navigate to the toolbar at the top of the Figma interface, and click on the “Text” tool (represented by a T icon). Once you’ve clicked on the Text tool, click anywhere on your canvas to start typing.
Step 2: Convert the text to vector
Once you have your text, you will need to convert it to a vector. This is necessary because Figma does not natively support text warping. To convert the text to vector, select your text layer, right click and select Outline Stroke.
Step 3: Warp the text
After your text has been converted into a vector, it’s time to warp your text. Unfortunately, as of now, Figma does not provide a built-in feature for warping text. However, you can get around this limitation by manually manipulating the vector points of your text.
To do this, select your text layer and switch to the Direct Selection Tool in the toolbar or press A on your keyboard. Click on the nodes of your text and drag them to warp your text as desired.
Step 4: Use plugins for advanced text warping
For more advanced text warping, you can use plugins like Arc or CircleText. These plugins allow you to create text that follows a curved path, among other things.
To install a plugin, navigate to the Figma Community, search for the plugin you want, and click the Install button. Once the plugin is installed, you can access it through the Plugins menu in Figma.
Conclusion
While Figma does not natively support text warping, there are workarounds that you can use to achieve this effect. By converting your text to vectors and manually manipulating the vector points, you can warp text in Figma. For a more automatic and precise solution, you can also use plugins.
Learning how to warp text in Figma can open up a new world of creative possibilities for your designs. Experiment with different techniques and plugins to find the method that works best for you. Happy designing!
