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Figma plugin#17 in Annotations

Balloon Annotations

Write simple annotations on your designs to better collaborate with your team

by Christian Schmidt

users
3.6K
likes
29
saves
299
FreeWorks inFigma Design
Price
Free
Latest version
v2 · Jan 19, 2024
First published
Oct 20, 2023
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Overview

About Balloon Annotations

Balloon Annotations is a free Figma plugin published by Christian Schmidt in 2023. It works in Figma Design and has 3,647 users and 29 likes on the Figma Community. It ranks #17 in Annotations on our lists.

In the developer's words

A simple little annotation plugin as my first contribution to the Figma communiy. I developed it primarily for myself and my team. But feel free to use it if you like it.

Instructions for use

1. [optional] Select a frame, component, section, etc.

2. Choose the annotation type

3. Write your annotation

4. Make a few settings

  • Outline selection
  • Show usernames
  • Show date

5. Post your annotation

Under the "Read" tab, all annotations on the current page of the document are listed.

A few notes

  • Annotations can be edited later in the respective frame. Text changes are also applied under the "Read" tab after a refresh of the list.
  • The "Read" list can be refreshed by clicking on "Write" and then on "Read" again.
  • If the number is subsequently changed, only the number from the annotation is taken into account in the "Read" list, not the number from the marker.
  • The automatic incrementing of numbers only takes integers into account. (no a, b, c etc.)
  • If an annotation is deleted, it is no longer shown in the "Read" list after a refresh.
  • Missing numbers in the sequence are automatically replaced with the next annotation ( integers only)

Please be patient with me, I'm a designer for a living and a developer for fun.

Changelog

What's new

Version 2 · released Jan 19, 2024

  • New annotation type: Accessibility
  • Annotations in the "Read" list are now sorted by their number
Trust

Permissions and privacy

Network access

Balloon Annotations declares no network access, so it runs entirely inside Figma and can't send your file anywhere.

Extra permissions

  • Reads your Figma name and avatar

Read from the plugin's published manifest.

Rankings

Where Balloon Annotations ranks

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FAQ

Balloon Annotations FAQ

What does Balloon Annotations do?

Write simple annotations on your designs to better collaborate with your team. It's a Figma plugin by Christian Schmidt that runs in Figma Design.

Is Balloon Annotations free?

Yes. Balloon Annotations is free to install and run from the Figma Community, with no paid tier listed.

Is Balloon Annotations safe to use?

Figma plugins can only reach the internet through domains listed in their manifest. Balloon Annotations declares no network access, so it runs entirely inside Figma and can't send your file anywhere. As with any plugin, check the developer's privacy policy before using it on client work.

How do I install Balloon Annotations?

Open it on the Figma Community, or search for it in the Actions menu (Cmd/Ctrl + K) inside any file you can edit. See how to install Figma plugins.

What are the best alternatives to Balloon Annotations?

By user count, the closest alternatives are Measure, Redlines and Specs Classic. Compare all of them on the best Figma plugins for annotations.

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