Introduction
On April 16, 2024, Figma introduced important new features that simplify and improve design and development processes. Among them, variable fonts stand out for their ability to facilitate communication between Figma and Webflow. Find out how this innovation will improve your Figma-Webflow workflow.
What are for font variables in Figma?
Font variables allow you to link the following elements to a typographic style variable:
- Font family.
- Font weight.
- Font size.
- Line height.
- Letter spacing.
- Paragraph spacing.
These variables give designers the ability to define uniform font scales and apply them consistently across all platforms, which is crucial for maintaining uniformity in complex design systems.
How do I use font variables on font styles?
Using font variables is very simple. Simply create a variable and link it by clicking on the little diamond symbolizing the "link variable" function in Figma.
Accepted variable types are :
- String (text): Use for font family and font weight.
- Number: Used for font size, line height, letter spacing and paragraph spacing.
What s the difference between a variable and a style?
A style allows you to combine several variables. Styles complement variables by providing an organized method for defining the visual aspects of typography. For example, the H1 style might include variables specifying font size, font weight and line height.
The arrival of variables for font eliminates the need to duplicate styles for different platforms (computer, tablet, mobile), simplifying the management of your system design on mock-ups.
Benefits of variables for typography
For designers and developers
Key benefits for collaborative work between designers and developers include :
- Visual consistency: Visual harmony is effortlessly maintained across your interfaces.
- Improved efficiency: Review and correction time between teams is reduced.
Variable fonts in Webflow
Webflow already supports the use of variables for text. To find out more, read our complete guide to the magic of Webflow variables.
With the Figma to Webflow plugin, you can modify the value of a variable in Figma and synchronize the changes on your Webflow site with one click. For example, you want to change the size of your H1 from 64px to 96px? Change the variable in Figma, launch synchronization with the plugin, and your site is instantly up to date!
Conclusion
Variable fonts are more than just a tool, they re a gateway to more integrated and synchronized design processes. By adopting these innovations, you can not only improve the quality of your designs but also speed them up, ensuring greater responsiveness and adaptability to your audience s needs.
To help you better understand and implement these new features in your own projects, we re sharing a video from Figma. Watch the video to explore the possibilities and start transforming your design workflows today.
