How to edit a view-only file in Figma by duplicating it
Did you get invited to view a Figma file that you'd like to make some changes to? Here's how to get edit access for free when you're not an editor.
Tony Gines
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9 steps
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2 minutes
Figma
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Open up your Figma file you were invited to [https://www.figma.com/file/](https://www.figma.com/file/)
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No need to ask for edit permissions, because we're going to be duplicating this file to your own Drafts!
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Click the small dropdown arrow.
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Click "Duplicate to your drafts"
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Click the Figma home icon.
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Click "Back to files"
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Click "Drafts"
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Double-click your newly copied file.
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Edit away!
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That's it! Now you can make all kinds of creative suggestions to your designer colleagues and be the best of friends! 👯