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How Do I View Codes in Figma?

Last updated on September 29, 2022 @ 12:16 am

As a Figma user, you may find yourself wondering how to view codes in Figma. While there is no built-in code viewer in Figma, there are a few ways to view code in Figma. In this article, we’ll show you how to view code in Figma using the following methods:

The first method is to use the browser inspector. To do this, simply right click on an element in your design and select “Inspect” from the menu. This will open up the browser’s Developer Tools window and allow you to view the HTML and CSS code for that element.

Another way to view code in Figma is to use the “Export” feature. To do this, select the “Export” option from the file menu. Then, select the “Code” tab from the export window.

From here, you can choose to export your design as HTML, CSS, or JSON.

Finally, you can use the “View Source” feature in your browser. To do this, simply right click on your design file and select “View Source” from the menu. This will open up the code for your entire design in your browser.

You can then use your browser’s Developer Tools to view and edit the code as needed.

So there you have it! Three different ways to view code in Figma.

PRO TIP: If you are not a Figma user, do not attempt to view codes in Figma as you will not be able to understand them. Codes in Figma are written in a code language called ‘FigmaScript’ which is specific to Figma and is not compatible with any other code language.

How Do I View Codes in Figma? – Conclusion:
All three methods are valid ways of viewing codes in Figma.

It really depends on what your needs are as to which method you choose. If you just need to take a quick look at some code, then using the browser inspector or viewing source in your browser will probably suffice. However, if you need to export your design as code, then using the Export feature is probably your best bet.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.