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How Do I View a Figma File?

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

Assuming you have a Figma account (you can sign up for free here),open the Figma desktop app and click the “Open file” button in the top left corner. You can also simply drag and drop your Figma file into the app. This will open up the file in your browser.

If you’re not signed into your Figma account, you’ll be prompted to do so now. Once you’re signed in, you’ll see your file open in the editor.

Now that you know how to view a Figma file, let’s talk about some of the different ways you can interact with it.

The first thing you’ll probably want to do is take a look at the layers. To do this, click on the “Layers” panel on the right side of the screen. This will show you all of the different layers that make up your design.

PRO TIP: If you are not familiar with Figma, we recommend that you do not attempt to view a Figma file. Figma is a vector graphics editor and design tool, which can be intimidating for users who are not familiar with design software. Viewing a Figma file requires downloading the Figma desktop app, which is only available for Mac and Windows.

You can also zoom in and out of your design by clicking on the “+” and “-” buttons in the top toolbar. And if you want to pan around, just click and drag anywhere in the canvas.

Now let’s say you want to edit something in your design. To do this, simply click on the layer that you want to edit in the “Layers” panel. Then make your changes in the editor.

When you’re done making changes, don’t forget to save your work by clicking on the “Save” button in the top toolbar. That’s all there is to it!

So now you know how to view and edit a Figma file. Pretty easy, right?

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

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