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About TextCutter
TextCutter is a free Figma plugin published by Obra Studio in 2019. It works in Figma Design and has 26,510 users and 482 likes on the Figma Community. It ranks #17 in Layer Management on our lists.
In the developer's words
TextCutter is a lightweight plugin for Figma to split or join text layers. There is no UI, and it's focused on speed of interaction.
There are four commands in the plugin, the core command “Split text”, and three additional commands: Join text, Split wordsand Remove bullets.
How to use
Split text
- Select a text layer with multiple lines of text
- Run the plugin
- Your results (new layers) will appear on your current page in the same spot
Join text
- Select multiple text layers
- Run the plugin
- Your results (a merged layer) will appear on the page in the same spot
Split words
- Select a text layer with multiple words
- Run the "Split words" command
- Your results (new layers for each word) will appear on your current page in the same spot
Remove bullets
- Select one or multiple text layers containing bullet-like characters (such as •)
- Run the "Remove bullets" command
- The bullets will be removed from the text
A tip
You can use this plugin along with OCR software that helps extract texts from images based on a screenshot, such as TextSniper or Cleanshot for Mac.
What's new
Version 14 · released Dec 11, 2024
- Better support for soft line breaks
Permissions and privacy
Network access
TextCutter declares no network access, so it runs entirely inside Figma and can't send your file anywhere.
Extra permissions
None beyond the standard access to the file you run it in.
Read from the plugin's published manifest.
Where TextCutter ranks
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TextCutter FAQ
What does TextCutter do?
Split or join text layers with a simple command. It's a Figma plugin by Obra Studio that runs in Figma Design.
Is TextCutter free?
Yes. TextCutter is free to install and run from the Figma Community, with no paid tier listed.
Is TextCutter safe to use?
Figma plugins can only reach the internet through domains listed in their manifest. TextCutter 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 TextCutter?
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 TextCutter?
By user count, the closest alternatives are Find and Replace by Jackie Chui, Rename It and Detach Component. Compare all of them on the best Figma plugins for layer management.
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