Figma’s comment feature is a powerful way to gather feedback, collaborate with teams, and track design decisions in real time. But when you’re deep in design work, those little comment pins can become a distraction. The good news is that Figma lets you easily hide comments—without deleting them—so you can focus on the design itself.
This article explains how to hide comments in Figma and when it’s useful to do so.
Why Hide Comments?
Comments in Figma appear as pins on the canvas, often layered on top of your design. They’re helpful for discussions and reviews—but during active design sessions, they can:
- Obstruct important layers or elements
- Add visual clutter
- Slow down performance in large files with many comments
Rather than deleting feedback, you can simply toggle visibility and bring comments back when needed.
How to Hide Comments in Figma
✅ Step-by-Step:
- Open your Figma file.
Make sure you’re in Design mode (not Comment mode). - Locate the Comment Icon
In the top-right toolbar, look for the speech bubble icon 💬. - Click the Comment Icon to Toggle Off
- If the icon is highlighted, comments are currently visible.
- Clicking it will hide all comment pins and threads from the canvas.
- To show them again, just click the icon again to toggle visibility back on.
📌 This setting is per-user and per-session. Hiding comments doesn’t delete them and doesn’t affect what collaborators see.
Comment Mode vs Design Mode
- Comment Mode (activated by clicking the speech bubble or pressing
C) allows you to leave new comments and view existing ones. - Design Mode (press
Vor select the arrow tool) is the default mode for working on the canvas. - You can be in Design Mode but still have comments visible—toggling the icon just hides or shows the pins, regardless of your current mode.
When Should You Hide Comments?
Hiding comments is helpful when:
- You’re presenting your design to clients or stakeholders and want a clean view.
- You’re exporting screenshots or mockups and want to avoid visual distractions.
- You’re working on small components or intricate UI details without interruption.
Final Thoughts
Figma’s comment toggle gives you the flexibility to work distraction-free without losing important feedback. Whether you’re refining a complex layout or demoing to a client, simply click the speech bubble icon to hide comments and stay focused on design. When you’re ready to review or respond, toggle them back on with one click.
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