How to Use Figma Styles (Color and Typography)

Create a Color Style: Select an object with the fill color you want to save. In the Fill section of the right sidebar, click the Styles icon (four dots). Click the '+' icon to create a new style.

Name your color style semantically: Use names like 'Primary/Blue', 'Neutral/Gray-500', 'Status/Success' instead of 'Blue' or 'Gray'. This makes it easier to understand the purpose, not just the appearance.

Organize styles with folders: Use forward slashes in names to create groups (e.g., 'Brand/Primary', 'Brand/Secondary', 'Text/Heading', 'Text/Body'). Figma automatically creates folders in the styles panel.

Create Text Styles: Select a text layer with your desired font, size, weight, line height, and letter spacing. In the Text section, click the Styles icon (four dots), then click '+' to save.

Name text styles hierarchically: Use names like 'Heading/H1', 'Heading/H2', 'Body/Large', 'Body/Regular', 'Caption/Small'. This creates a clear typographic hierarchy.

Apply styles to new elements: Select any object, click the Styles icon in Fill/Stroke/Text sections, and choose from your saved styles. This ensures consistency across your entire design.

Update styles globally: Right-click a style in the panel and select 'Edit'. Change the color or typography values. All objects using that style will update instantly across all pages and files (if published to Team Library).