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How to Underline the Text in Figma

Updated on:
June 5, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to apply underline formatting to text in Figma.

Quick summary

Figma's Typography panel lets you apply underline formatting to any text layer in just a few clicks using the Type Settings and Decoration options. This guide walks you through selecting a text layer, navigating to the right-side panel, and enabling the underline style without any plugins.


Steps

  1. Select the text layer you want to underline inside your Figma design canvas.
  2. In the right-side panel, click the Type Settings icon found under the Typography section.
  3. Under the Basics tab, locate the Decoration option from the list.
  4. Click the Underline icon to apply underline formatting to the selected text.
  5. The underline effect is now applied to your selected text layer.

📌 Why this matters

Knowing how to underline text in Figma is essential for designers who need to style typography for links, emphasis, or accessibility within their UI designs. Figma's built-in Type Settings panel makes it straightforward to apply text decoration without relying on third-party plugins. Mastering these formatting controls helps teams maintain consistent design systems and deliver polished, professional mockups faster. This workflow is relevant for anyone using Figma for web design, mobile app prototyping, or collaborative design projects.
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