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Add text expander content snippet shortcuts in Figma

This tutorial shows how to open the CopyDoc Figma plugin, use the Content Library, and create reusable text expander snippets. It demonstrates adding a shortcut trigger like slash slash CTA or slash slash nav, then typing the trigger in a text layer to expand it into approved copy.

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What this video covers

This tutorial shows how to open the CopyDoc Figma plugin, use the Content Library, and create reusable text expander snippets. It demonstrates adding a shortcut trigger like slash slash CTA or slash slash nav, then typing the trigger in a text layer to expand it into approved copy.

Things you'll need

  • A Figma file
  • The CopyDoc Figma plugin

Steps

  1. Open a Figma file, click the Resources icon, search for CopyDoc under the Plugins tab, and run or save the plugin.
  2. From the canvas, right-click, go to Plugins, and open CopyDoc.
  3. In CopyDoc, open the Content Library to view and use existing text expander snippets.
  4. Click Add New Snippet, enter a trigger such as nav, choose a category such as menus, and add one or more text content variants.
  5. Click Save New Snippet to add it to the library.
  6. Type the shortcut trigger in a text layer, such as slash slash nav or slash slash CTA, to expand it into the saved snippet.
  7. Use the copy/paste workflow for triggers as needed, and optionally import or export snippets in CSV for bulk management.

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