Navigate Figma comments with the keyboard on Mac
C enters comment mode in Figma’s documented keyboard workflow. Use F6 to reach the canvas or comment controls, Tab to move through comment pins and Return to select a pin. Start outside an editable text field so C is treated as a command.
Figma · Reviewed 2026-11-05 · Review method
Platform, keyboard and verification notes
- Scope
- Figma · Figma Design on Mac; not a promise that these controls exist in every Figma product. Documentation checked 4 November 2026.
- Keyboard and customization
- English documentation and US-style key names. Punctuation and function keys can differ on other layouts.. These are documentation-backed defaults, not a hands-on test. App settings, operating-system shortcuts, extensions and keyboard layout can change what happens. Check focus and the current app menu or shortcut settings when a binding differs.
- Review basis
- Documentation reviewed 2026-11-05 by Codex — source and editorial review; no runtime test. These bindings were not tested in a running app for this guide.
Mac shortcuts for this workflow
| Action | Keys | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Enter comment mode | C | Use when not typing into a text field. Source ↗ |
| Move between interface regions | F6 | Reach the relevant canvas or comment region. Source ↗ |
| Move between comment pins | Tab | Follow focus through available comment targets. Source ↗ |
| Select a comment pin | Return | Open the focused discussion. Source ↗ |
Identify the discussion before replying
A comment pin refers to a particular place in the design. Opening a pin is useful for checking the anchored object and existing replies before adding another response. A similarly worded comment elsewhere can concern a different screen or state, so inspect both the discussion and its location on the canvas.
Separate navigation from posting
These controls move focus and open comments; posting text is a further action through the comment interface. Do not use a live shared file for experiments that notify collaborators. When a text field is focused, a letter shortcut can simply type a letter, which is why the visible focus outline matters before entering comment mode.
Practice on a file where comments are expected
Choose a permitted test file or an existing discussion you are allowed to inspect. Enter comment mode, reach the canvas and visit two pins without posting. Observe how Tab changes the focus target and Return opens it. If you need to move or create a pin, consult the visible control and confirm its intended anchor before making that change.
Sources and corrections
- Accessibility at Figma — Figma Learn — checked 2026-11-04
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