# Layer Name Modifiers, Placeholders & Image Utilities

> Master layer name modifier syntax (:numbers, :upper, :1), inline template placeholders ({TemplateName}), and high-performance image compression.

## Goal

Gain fine-grained control over template outputs directly from Figma layer names without opening settings panels.

## Before you start

- Figma layers configured for template population.

## Steps

1. **Add replacement modifiers** Append modifiers to your layer name: :numbers (replaces numbers only), :text (replaces text only), or :full (default).
2. **Chain case and index modifiers** Combine multiple modifiers like 'customer-name:text:upper' or 'currency:1' to enforce uppercase or fixed template items.
3. **Embed inline placeholders in text** Insert '{TemplateName}' directly into text strings to merge dynamic data with static copy (e.g. 'Order #{OrderIDs} for {CustomerNames}'). Placeholders accept the case modifiers (:upper, :lower, :title) and an item index like :1; :numbers and :text are ignored there.
4. **Compress heavy images** Click the Menu button in the sidebar and open 'Compress Images' to optimize canvas images down to a target size (e.g. 1.0 MB) while preserving quality.
   ![The sidebar Menu: Premium Status & Activation, Help & FAQ, Compress Images, System Settings and AI Settings.](https://raiken.io/assets/kb/contently/layer-modifiers-and-syntax/menu.png)
   ![The Compress Images submenu: a Max Size slider at 1.0 MB and the Compress Source Image switch.](https://raiken.io/assets/kb/contently/layer-modifiers-and-syntax/menu-compress-images.png)

## Tips

- Use conditional modifiers like :if-numbers to restrict updates only to layers that already contain digits.
- Practice with sample cards in the official Contently Playground file.

## Result

Dynamic, formatted text outputs and optimized canvas performance without destructive manual editing.

## If something goes wrong

- **Modifier does not trigger during Smart Template application.** -> Check the spelling: Contently ignores a modifier it does not know. Spaces around modifiers are trimmed, so 'names : upper' and 'names:upper' behave the same.

## Common questions

### What are layer name modifiers?

Modifiers let you control template application right from the layer name. Syntax: template-name:modifier1:modifier2. Modes include :numbers (replaces only numbers), :text (replaces only words), :upper/:lower/:title (case formatting), :1/:2 (fixed item index), and conditionals like :if-numbers, :if-text, :if-empty.

### What are inline template placeholders?

Inline placeholders mix dynamic template values with static copy inside a single text layer using the {TemplateName} syntax (e.g., 'Order #{OrderIDs} for {CustomerNames}' or 'Hello {Names:upper}!'). To insert one, open a text template's detail view and click the 'Insert inline placeholder' button: it adds {Name} to the selected text layer.

### How do I compress images?

Click the Menu button in the sidebar and open Compress Images. Set a target maximum file size (default 1.0 MB, up to 2 MB), choose whether to compress the source images or individual images ('Compress Source Image'), and run. Contently shrinks image file weight while preserving visual sharpness on canvas.

### Is there a Playground file to try features?

Yes. A public Figma Community file with sample frames, text, and images lets you practice Smart Templates, modifiers, AI feedback, and image compression safely.

## Related guides

- [Smart Templates: Automatic Layer Matching](https://raiken.io/kb/contently/smart-templates-overview): Smart Templates automatically match template data to the right layers based on layer names, letting you populate entire mockups and nested components in one click.
- [Text, Image & Icon Templates (Material Symbols)](https://raiken.io/kb/contently/content-and-icon-templates): Create reusable text and image templates, browse Google Material Symbols with outline and filled styles, and control template application sequences.

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Source: https://raiken.io/kb/contently/layer-modifiers-and-syntax (Contently help centre). Reviewed: 2026-10-30.