How to Clean Unused Styles in Figma
ComponentQA scans your entire file to identify which styles are actually applied to layers. Unused styles are flagged for removal.
The Problem
Unused styles clutter your design system
- Old styles accumulate as designs evolve
- Designers cannot tell which styles are actually used
- Style picker becomes cluttered with abandoned options
- Library size grows unnecessarily
Step-by-Step Solution
How to Clean Unused Styles in Figma
1
Run style audit
Open ComponentQA and select "Unused Styles" from the audit options. The scan covers colors, text styles, and effects.
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Pro tip: Scan your library files separately from consumer files.
2
Review unused styles
ComponentQA lists all styles with zero usages. Review each to confirm it is truly unused and not reserved for future use.
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Pro tip: Mark intentionally reserved styles with a naming convention like "Reserved/".
3
Delete or archive
Select unused styles and delete them, or move them to an "Archive" section if you want to preserve them.
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Pro tip: Publish library changes to propagate cleanup to all consumers.
Why Use ComponentQA?
Identify all unused styles
Clean style picker
Smaller library files
Easier style maintenance
Clear design system governance
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions About Clean Unused Styles in Figma
Does it check across multiple files?
ComponentQA scans one file at a time. For libraries, scan the library file to find styles unused within it.
What about styles used in other files?
Library style usage is tracked across consumers. ComponentQA can identify styles that have no consumers.
Can I undo style deletion?
Style deletion can be undone with Cmd/Ctrl+Z immediately after. For published libraries, version history preserves old states.
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