Figma and FigJam are powerful tools for designers, and effective communication within these platforms is crucial. Spell check is an essential feature to ensure your text is clear and professional. If you’re having trouble with spell check in Figma, or need to change the language settings, this guide will walk you through the steps to get everything working smoothly.
Enabling or Disabling Spell Check in Figma
Figma’s spell check is easily toggled on or off through the main menu. If you’re finding the spell checker distracting, or if you prefer to rely on other methods, disabling it is straightforward. Here’s how to enable or disable spell check in Figma:
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Access the Main Menu: Locate and click the Figma icon, typically found in the upper left-hand corner of your Figma interface. This action will open the main menu.
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Navigate to Text Settings: In the main menu, hover over “Text” to expand the text-related options.
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Find the Spell Check Toggle: Within the Text submenu, you will see “Spell check”. Hover over “Spell check” to see the options.
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Toggle Spell Check: Click “Check spelling” to either enable or disable the spell check feature. A checkmark next to “Check spelling” indicates that spell check is currently enabled. Clicking it will remove the checkmark and disable spell check, and vice versa.
This image shows the Figma main menu with the “Text” and “Spell check” options expanded, highlighting the “Check spelling” toggle.
Changing Your Preferred Spell Check Language in Figma
Figma allows you to select your preferred language for spell checking, which is particularly useful for users who work in multiple languages. Setting the correct language ensures accurate spell checking and reduces unnecessary red underlines. Here’s how to change your spell check language in Figma:
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Open the Figma Main Menu: Click on the Figma icon in the upper left corner to access the main menu, just as you did for enabling/disabling spell check.
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Go to Text and Spell Check Settings: Navigate to “Text” and then “Spell check” in the main menu, similar to the steps for enabling/disabling spell check.
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Select Language: In the Spell check submenu, you will see a list of available languages. Click on your preferred language from this list. Figma will then use this language for spell checking your text.
This image displays the Figma main menu with “Text” and “Spell check” expanded, showing the language selection dropdown menu, in this case only displaying English as an option.
Troubleshooting Spell Check Language Availability in Figma
Sometimes, you might find that your desired language is not available in the spell check language list. This can be frustrating, especially if your operating system and browser are set to the correct language. Here are some troubleshooting steps to resolve this issue:
1. Check your Operating System Language Settings
Figma relies on your operating system’s language settings to determine the available spell check languages, especially when using the desktop app.
- For macOS: Figma typically auto-detects and uses your system’s preferred language for spell check. Verify your system language preferences in System Settings > General > Language & Region.
- For Windows: If your language is missing in Figma, you might need to install a language pack for Windows. You can find detailed instructions on how to install language packs on the Microsoft Support website. Ensure your Windows display language and keyboard language are set correctly.
2. Verify Figma Account Language Settings
It’s also worth checking your Figma account’s language settings. While this primarily affects the Figma interface language, it’s good to ensure it aligns with your desired spell check language.
- Access Settings: Click the main menu Figma icon, then go to “Settings”.
- Navigate to Language: In the Settings menu, find “Language”.
- Check Account Language: Ensure your account language is set to your preferred language. You can change it if necessary using the “Change language” option.
3. Clear Browser Cache (For Browser Users)
If you are using Figma in a web browser, clearing your browser’s cache and cookies can sometimes resolve language-related issues. Cached data can occasionally interfere with Figma’s language detection.
- Clear Cache: Refer to your browser’s help documentation for instructions on how to clear the cache and cookies. After clearing, restart your browser and check Figma again.
4. Restart Your Computer
A simple restart can often resolve unexpected software glitches. After making changes to language settings or installing language packs, restarting your computer can ensure that these changes are properly applied and recognized by Figma.
5. Check for Conflicting Browser Extensions
Some browser extensions, particularly those related to grammar or spell checking (like Grammarly), can sometimes conflict with Figma’s native spell check feature. Try temporarily disabling or uninstalling such extensions to see if they are causing the issue.
6. Install Basic Typing Language Features (Windows)
In some cases, especially on Windows, you might need to ensure that “Basic typing” features are installed for your desired language.
- Language Options: Go to Windows Settings > Time & Language > Language.
- Language Packs: Select your preferred language and click “Language options”.
- Check Basic Typing: Ensure that “Basic typing” is installed. If not, install it. This might be necessary for certain languages to be fully supported for spell checking in applications like Figma.
This image shows Windows Language Options, highlighting the “Basic typing” feature under installed language features.
Still Having Issues? Contact Figma Support
If you have tried all these troubleshooting steps and are still experiencing problems with spell check languages in Figma, it’s best to reach out to Figma support for further assistance. They can provide more specific guidance based on your operating system and setup.
By following these steps, you should be able to effectively manage and troubleshoot spell check languages in Figma, ensuring your design communication is clear, accurate, and professional.
