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TAB changes text in Figma instead of jumping to next field

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If you wanted to edit multiple text layers in Figma it was quite convenient to just start with the first one and after you are done go to the next one with TAB. I think after the update to UI3 this behaviour changed. Instead of jumping to the next textfield Figma started to autocorrect the input text. Not something you want when you set your breadcrumbs or a navigation.

To disable this behaviour you have to disable Spell Check in the menu (Text › Spell Check).

Video of figmas behaviour if you have spellcheck enabled or disabled and you want to jump to the next element
Figma changes text when you have spellcheck enabled

If you use spell check and want to change the language you have to go to the Figma Icon (Top left above your filename) › Text › Spell Check. No idea why the language selection is not in the normal menu.