How to Delete in Figma

Follow these steps to effectively delete items in Figma. Each step is designed to guide you through the process, ensuring you know where and how to perform the required actions.

  1. Open Your Figma File – Launch Figma and open the design file where you want to delete something.

  2. Select the Object – Click on the element, text, image, frame, or layer you want to delete.

  3. Use Delete Key – Press Delete or Backspace on your keyboard to remove the selected item.

  4. Delete from Layers Panel – You can also right-click on the object in the Layers panel (left sidebar) and select Delete.

  5. Delete Multiple Items – Hold Shift and click to select multiple objects, then press Delete.

  6. Undo if Needed – Press Ctrl + Z (Windows) or Cmd + Z (Mac) to undo the delete if it was a mistake.

  7. Done – The object is now removed from your design.

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