Select by Name

About this plugin

DescriptionSelect by Name is a powerful Figma plugin that allows you to quickly find, filter, and select design elements by their names across your Figma documents. Perfect for managing complex designs with hundreds of layers, this plugin streamlines your workflow with intelligent filtering and selection capabilities.Key FeaturesSmart Filtering: Search and filter elements by name with real-time resultsMulti-Scope Search: Search within current selection, page, or entire documentType Filtering: Filter elements by type (Frame, Group, Text, Vector, Rectangle, etc.)Bulk Selection: Select multiple items at once with visual groupingLive Preview: Zoom to elements without selecting themSelection Management: Select all, deselect all, or invert selection with one clickReal-Time Updates: Plugin automatically reflects changes in your Figma canvasUsing the Plugin➊ Open the PluginOpen your Figma fileGo to Plugins menuClick Select by NameThe plugin window will open, showing all elements on your current page.ㅤㅤ➋ Choose Your Search ScopeAt the top of the plugin, you'll see three scope options:Selection: Search only within your currently selected layersPage: Search within the current page (default)Document: Search across all pages in the documentClick on your preferred scope to activate it.ㅤㅤ➌ Filter ElementsBasic Text SearchType in the search box to filter elements by nameResults update in real-time as you typeClick the ✖︎ button to clear your searchType FilteringClick the filter icon (funnel) next to the search boxType filter chips will appear belowClick on any type chip to filter by that element typeClick multiple chips to combine filtersClick again to deselect a filterㅤㅤ➍ Select ElementsIndividual SelectionClick any item in the list to select itSelected items are highlighted in blueHold Cmd (Mac) or Ctrl (Windows) to select multiple itemsBulk Selection ToolsClick the chevron next to the count display to reveal:Select All: Select all visible items in the listDeselect All: Clear all selectionsInvert Selection: Swap selected and unselected itemsPreview Before SelectingHover over any list itemClick the eye icon that appearsFigma will zoom to that element without selecting itGreat for locating items in complex documentsㅤApply Your SelectionReview your selected items (shown with blue highlighting)Click the Select button at the bottomThe plugin will select all chosen items in your Figma canvasFigma will zoom to show all selected elementsㅤㅤ☻ Usage Examples🅰 Find All ButtonsOpen the pluginType "button" in the search boxAll elements with "button" in their name appearClick Select All to select them allClick Select to apply🅱 Select All Text Elements on a PageOpen the plugin with Page scope activeClick the filter iconClick the Text chipAll text layers on the page are shownUse Select All or choose specific itemsClick Select🅲 Find Elements Across the Entire DocumentSwitch to Document scopeType your search term (e.g., "icon")Results from all pages appearSelect the items you needClick Select to jump to and select them🅳 Organize Complex DesignsSelect a complex component in your designSwitch to Selection scopeThe plugin shows all nested layersFilter by type (e.g., "Rectangle")Select specific nested elementsMake bulk changes easilyㅤㅤNeed more design tools? Visit Samolevsky.com to discover more plugins and resources.ㅤㅤ