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How to publish a library update in Figma

This guide shows how to review changed components, write a useful update description, publish the library, and confirm that consuming files see the change.

7 steps · About 3 minutes · Last reviewed July 21, 2026

Independent guide

Before you start

  • A Figma plan that allows library publishing
  • Edit access to the library file

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What you will do

This guide shows how to review changed components, write a useful update description, publish the library, and confirm that consuming files see the change. When you finish, the change is saved in Figma and you can confirm it without leaving the screen you ended on.

Steps at a glance

  1. 01Open the library file
  2. 02Open the assets panel
  3. 03Review the list of changed components
  4. 04Deselect anything not ready
  5. 05Write the update description
  6. 06Publish the library
  7. 07Check the update notice in a consuming file

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