How to Fix "Figma Not Showing Properly on External Displays"
Users working with multiple displays often report that Figma does not show correctly on their external monitors, such as elements being off-center, blurry, or distorted.
The first step in troubleshooting this issue is to check your display settings.
Ensure that your external monitor is set to the correct resolution and that Figma is being displayed at the native resolution of your monitor.
In particular, make sure that the display scaling is set to 100% (or the default setting) on both macOS and Windows.
On macOS, you can adjust this by going to System Preferences > Displays and selecting the Default for display option under the Display tab.
On Windows, check the display settings via Settings > System > Display and ensure the scaling is set to 100% for all connected monitors.
Another factor to consider is Figma’s performance on high-resolution displays, such as 4K monitors.
These displays can sometimes cause scaling issues, where Figma’s interface elements become too large or too small.
You can adjust the UI scaling settings in Figma by going to Preferences > Interface and selecting a different scaling option.
This can help fix issues related to user interface elements not appearing properly.
If you're still encountering issues, check your graphics card drivers.
Ensure that your GPU drivers are up to date, as outdated drivers can cause rendering issues on external displays.
On Windows, you can update drivers through the Device Manager or by visiting the manufacturer's website.
On macOS, drivers are updated automatically through macOS updates, but if you're using external GPU (eGPU) hardware, ensure that the drivers for the eGPU are up to date.
Finally, consider whether any third-party software or display management tools are interfering with Figma’s display.
Some tools used for multi-monitor setups can cause compatibility issues.
Try disabling or uninstalling such tools temporarily to see if it resolves the issue.
