Type Tool in Figma: Adding and Styling Text for UI/UX Design

Use the Type tool to create either:

• Point text: a single line of text;
• Area text: text confined within a defined area.

Typography settings

• Font name/Typeface: select from all fonts or specific collections (e.g., Google Fonts);
• Font weight: adjust the thickness of the font;
• Font style: apply styles like italic;
• Font size: change the size of the text;
• Line height (Leading): adjust spacing between lines of text;
• Letter spacing (Tracking): modify spacing between characters.

You've also got some alignment options for paragraphs (left, center, right, etc.).

Advanced text settings

Some advanced text settings can be accessed through a popup window with a Preview box. The window usually has three tabs:

• Basics tab: to apply further font changes. Bullet points and numbering options are also available;
• Details tab: offers advanced settings for characters, numbers, and more;
• Variable tab: allows manual adjustments to slant, italic styles, and font weight (availability depends on the font).