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How Do I Import a Figma Library?

Last updated on September 29, 2022 @ 10:32 am

If you’re working on a web project, there’s a good chance you’re using Figma to design your interface. And if you’re using Figma, there’s a good chance you’re using Libraries to keep your design elements organized and easy to reuse.

But what if you need to use someone else’s Library? Or what if you want to use an older version of one of your own Libraries? Here’s how to import a Figma Library.

First, open the Library you want to import. Then, click the share button in the top-right corner of the Library panel. A share dialog will appear with a few options:

You can either copy the link to the Library and share it with others, or you can click the “Import into another file” button. This will open a new window where you can select which file you want to import the Library into:

Once you’ve selected the file, click “Import”. The Library will be imported into your file and added to the “Libraries” panel:

PRO TIP: When importing a Figma Library, be aware that any existing styles in the Library will overwrite any styles with the same name in the current document. Also, any components in the Library will be placed on the top left of the current canvas.

Now that you know how to import a Figma Library, there’s no reason not to take advantage of all the great Libraries out there!

How Do I Import a Figma Library?

If you’re working on a web project, there’s a good chance you’re using Figma to design your interface.

Now that you know how to import a Figma Library, there’s no reason not to take advantage of all the great Libraries out there!

Conclusion

“How Do I Import a Figma Library?” – In order to import a Figma Library you must first open the Library you want to import. Then, click the share button in the top-right corner of the Library panel.

A share dialog will appear with several options one being ableto click “Import into another file”. By selecting this option it opens anew window allowingthe user ton select which file they want o importthe library too. once this is doneclick “import”andthe library is now imported intoyourfile and addedto “libraries”panel.


Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

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