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How Do Constraints Work in Figma?

Last updated on September 28, 2022 @ 10:37 pm

Constraints in Figma are a way to keep your designs consistent and responsive. By creating constraints between objects, you can ensure that changes to one object will propagate to other connected objects.

This is especially useful when designing for different screen sizes or when making global changes to your design.

There are two types of constraints in Figma: distance constraints and angle constraints. Distance constraints keep objects a certain distance apart from each other, while angle constraints keep objects at a certain angle relative to each other.

You can create constraints between any two objects in a frame, including between different layers within the same object.

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To create a constraint, select the two objects you want to constrain and click the ‘Create Constraint’ button in the toolbar. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut ‘C’. This will open the ‘Create Constraint’ dialog, where you can choose which type of constraint you want to create.

Once you’ve created a constraint, you can adjust its properties in the ‘Edit Constraint’ dialog. This dialog can be accessed by selecting the constraint and clicking the ‘Edit Constraint’ button in the toolbar, or by using the keyboard shortcut ‘E’. Here you can change the type of constraint, as well as its offset, alignment, and spacing.

Constraints are a powerful tool that can help you keep your designs consistent and responsive. This is especially useful when designing for different screen sizes or when making global changes to your design.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

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