Table text plugin

About this plugin

Description

The Table text plugin allows designers to streamline the process of populating table components in Figma with comma-delimited data. Users can paste their data directly into the plugin’s interface, and the plugin will parse and populate the corresponding text layers in table cells. If additional rows are required, the plugin dynamically generates them based on the input data, ensuring a seamless fit within the existing table structure.

Key features

1. Data input: Easily paste comma-delimited data into the provided text area. Supports handling data with embedded commas by using double quotes (" ") as delimiters.
2. Dynamic row creation: Automatically generates new rows if the input data exceeds the existing table row count in Figma.
3. Header matching: Maps data headers to corresponding Figma table cells based on their names, ensuring precise data alignment.
4. Text layer updates: Identifies text layers named text within table cells and updates their content with the provided data.
5. Guided setup: Includes a detailed Readme section to help users format data correctly and prepare their Figma file for efficient use of the plugin.

Best practices

1. Prepare data in tools like Google Sheets and export it to a comma-delimited format.
2. Ensure table headers in Figma match the column names in the data for accurate mapping.
3. Define rows as local components in Figma and name them sequentially (e.g., Row 1, Row 2).

How to videos

I've created a series of video walkthrough to accompany the Figma playground file to highlight how the plugin works and how best to utilise it.

1. Introduction
2. Walkthrough
3. Demo

Use the playground file to play with the capabilities of the plugin, as shown in the videos above.

This plugin simplifies data handling for table-based designs, saving time and ensuring consistency in Figma projects.