How to set the maximum number of lines for text in Figma

To set a line clamp, select a text element and open the type settings. Within the type settings window, change the truncate text option and max lines.

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To set a line clamp, select a text element and open the type settings. Within the type settings window, change the truncate text option and max lines.

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Please note that the max lines type settings menu option only appears if the truncate text is set "A...".

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<p>A screenshot of Figma showing two frames that demonstrate how changing the maximum number of lines affects the way the text is shown within a UI element. A text element is selected and we have highlighted the button on the right menu side bar that allows you to open the type settings for that text element. Within the menu that appears, we have highlighted the truncate text and max lines options. Set text to be truncated and change the max lines to change the maximum number of lines.</p>

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How to set the maximum number of lines for text in Figma

To set a line clamp, select a text element and open the type settings. Within the type settings window, change the truncate text option and max lines.

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