How to Duplicate in Figma

The fastest way to duplicate elements in Figma is by selecting the objects and pressing Cmd + D on Mac or Ctrl + D on Windows. This instantly creates a copy without navigating menus, streamlining your workflow.

Yes, you can select multiple elements by holding Shift and clicking them or dragging a selection box. Once selected, duplicating using Cmd + D or Ctrl + D duplicates all selected elements simultaneously.

Absolutely. You can click the Figma logo menu, select “Edit,” then choose “Duplicate” from the dropdown. This method is useful if you prefer using the interface over shortcuts or if you’re new to Figma.

No, duplicating elements creates an exact copy without modifying the original. Both elements remain independent, so changes to one won’t affect the other unless they’re components linked by instances.

Frames can be duplicated like any other element by selecting and duplicating them. Pages cannot be duplicated directly but you can duplicate all elements within a page to replicate it effectively.

Select the component and duplicate it through Cmd + D or the Edit menu. If you want an independent copy unlinked to the master component, use “Detach Instance” after duplicating.

Duplicating elements does slightly increase the file size because you add more objects, but it’s generally minimal and won’t impact performance unless duplicating thousands of elements.

Yes, you can select nested layers or groups and duplicate them as usual. The duplicated groups maintain their structure, making it easier to replicate complex designs.

You can copy elements in one file and paste them into another open Figma file to effectively duplicate across projects. However, native “Duplicate” applies only within the same file.

Press and hold Alt + Drag (Windows) or Option + Drag (Mac) to duplicate elements while moving them. This creates a copy and repositions it in a single action.