How do I truncate text in Figma ?

How to truncate text in Figma

A flower that represents Figma with the text "Truncate Text" beneath it.

Select a text element and open the type settings. Within the type settings window, change the truncate text option.

A screenshot of Figma demonstrating how a frame changes depending on the truncated text option that is selected within the type settings. We have highlighted that you can open the type settings using the right menu side bar and where the truncated text option is found within type settings.

Once you truncate text, you are also able to set the maximum number of lines that a text element shows.

In CSS, this is known as a line-clamp.

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How to truncate text in Figma

Select a text element and open the type settings. Within the type settings window, change the truncate text option.

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