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How Do You Delete a Part of a Shape in Figma?

Last updated on November 27, 2022 @ 9:21 pm

There are a few ways to delete a part of a shape in Figma. The most common way is to use the Eraser tool.

To use the Eraser tool, select it from the toolbar on the left. Then, click and drag over the part of the shape you want to delete. You can also click on individual points to delete them one at a time.

Another way to delete a part of a shape is to use the Lasso tool. To use the Lasso tool, select it from the toolbar on the left.

Then, click and drag around the part of the shape you want to delete. All of the points within your selection will be deleted.

You can also delete points one at a time using the Select tool. To do this, select the Select tool from the toolbar on the left. Then, click on the point you want to delete and press Delete on your keyboard.

Finally, you can delete an entire shape by selecting it and pressing Delete on your keyboard.

PRO TIP: If you delete a part of a shape in Figma, the entire shape will be deleted.
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