Figma is a powerful collaborative design tool, but it comes with some limitations when it comes to handling comments. One common question: Can you copy comments from one page to another?
Let’s break down what’s possible, what’s not, and how to work around it.
🎯 Quick Answer: You Can’t Directly Copy Comments in Figma
As of now, Figma does not support copying or moving comments between pages, frames, or files.
Comments are anchored to specific coordinates and objects within the canvas — so when you copy the frame or element they’re attached to, the comments do not transfer with them.
🛠 Workarounds: How to Replicate Comments Across Pages
While there’s no built-in way to copy comments, there are some practical workarounds that can achieve a similar outcome:
1. Use Canvas Notes or Sticky Notes
If the comment content is important for handoff or documentation, consider converting comments into persistent design elements.
✅ How:
- Switch to Design mode
- Use the Sticky Note tool (especially in FigJam) or a simple text box
- Paste the comment content manually
These elements can be copied across pages and even reused in component libraries.
2. Screenshot Comments and Paste Them
If you need to preserve the comment history visually:
✅ How:
- Use your OS screenshot tool to capture the comment
- Paste it as an image on the new page
- Add a label to indicate this was a comment from another page
This method is helpful for feedback review or audit trails.
3. Use Comment Links to Reference Original
Each Figma comment has a unique URL.
✅ How:
- Click the comment
- Copy the shareable comment link
- Paste it as a note or text box on the new page
- Add context like: “See original comment here”
This keeps the thread active and traceable, even if it’s not moved.
4. Summarize Comments in the Right Sidebar
When copying a component or frame to another page, summarize previous comments in the Description field in the sidebar.
✅ Best for:
- Documenting resolved feedback
- Passing notes from designer to developer
- Retaining historical input during prototyping
🧠 Pro Tip: Comments Are Tied to the File, Not the Version
If you’re working across branches or versions, comments remain in the original file. Copying a frame to a different file entirely will not carry comments over.
For large design systems or multi-page prototypes, it’s best to:
- Resolve and archive old comments
- Document action items outside the comment thread
- Use handoff notes when moving between design stages
❌ What Not to Expect
| Function | Available? |
|---|---|
| Copy-paste comments | ❌ No |
| Export comments as text | ❌ Not natively |
| Move comment thread to another frame | ❌ Not directly |
| Copy comments between files/pages | ❌ No, only via manual workaround |
✅ Summary: Comment Copying in Figma
| Solution | Use Case |
|---|---|
| Canvas notes or text | Persistent annotations |
| Comment URLs | Reference original threads |
| Screenshots | Visual audit |
| Sidebar descriptions | Long-term documentation |
Although you can’t drag comments from page to page, these strategies help you preserve important feedback and ensure no critical note is lost in the process.
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