How to duplicate a group in Figma?

Duplicating a group in Figma is a simple process using keyboard shortcuts or mouse actions, similar to duplicating any other object. You can use copy and paste, the dedicated duplicate command, or Alt + drag.

Methods for Duplicating a Group

Here are the primary ways to duplicate a selected group in Figma, incorporating the methods mentioned in the references:

1. Using the Duplicate Command (Ctrl/Command + D)

This is often the quickest method for creating a duplicate directly on top of the original.

• How it works:
  1. Select the group you want to duplicate in the canvas or the Layers panel.
  2. Press Ctrl + D (Windows) or Command + D (Mac).
• Result: A perfect copy of the group is created and placed directly on top of the original group. You can then drag the duplicated group to a new location.

2. Copy and Paste (Ctrl/Command + C and Ctrl/Command + V)

The classic copy-paste method also works for groups and allows pasting the duplicate in different locations or even into another Figma file or page.

• How it works:
  1. Select the group you want to duplicate.
  2. Press Ctrl + C (Windows) or Command + C (Mac) to copy the selected object.
  3. Press Ctrl + V (Windows) or Command + V (Mac) to paste the copied object.
• Result: The duplicated group is pasted, usually near the original or in the center of the viewport, ready to be moved.

3. Alt + Drag (Duplicate and Move)

This method is efficient for creating a duplicate and immediately positioning it in a new spot.

• How it works:
  1. Select the group you want to duplicate.
  2. Press and hold the Alt key (Windows) or Option key (Mac).
  3. Click and drag the selected group to a new location.
• Result: As you drag, a duplicate of the group is created and follows your cursor, leaving the original group in place. Release the mouse button and the Alt/Option key to finalize the duplicate's position.

Quick Reference Table

Here's a summary of the methods and shortcuts:

Action	Windows Shortcut	Mac Shortcut	Description
Copy Selected	Ctrl + C	Command + C	Copies the selected group.
Paste Copied	Ctrl + V	Command + V	Pastes the copied group.
Duplicate	Ctrl + D	Command + D	Duplicates in place.
Duplicate & Move	Alt + Drag	Option + Drag	Creates and moves the duplicate.

By using any of these methods, you can easily duplicate groups in your Figma designs, streamlining your workflow and enabling efficient iteration.