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How Do Variants Work in Figma?

Last updated on November 25, 2022 @ 3:24 pm

Variants are a powerful way to make changes to your design without having to create new versions of your components. In Figma, you can create variants of any component, and then use those variants in other components. For example, you could create a variant of a button that is a different color, and then use that variant in a different component.

To create a variant, first select the component you want to create a variant of. Then, click the “Create Variant” button in the Inspector.

In the “Create Variant” dialog, you can give your variant a name and description.

Then, make the changes you want to the component. Once you’re done, click the “Create Variant” button.

PRO TIP: There are a few things to keep in mind when working with variants in Figma:

1. Make sure that the layers you want to vary are placed on a frame or component.

2. In the Properties panel, click on the “Variants” tab.

3. Click on the “+” icon to create a new variant.

4. Give your variant a name and select the properties that you want to change.

5. When you’re done, click on the “Save” button.

6. To apply a variant, simply click on it in the “Variants” tab.

Once you’ve created a variant, you can use it in any other component. To do so, select the component you want to use the variant in, and then click the “Use Variant” button in the Inspector.

In the “Use Variant” dialog, select the variant you want to use, and then click the “Use Variant” button. The changes you made to the original component will be applied to the new component.

Variants are an easy way to make one-off changes to your design without having to create new versions of your components. You can use variants in other components by selecting the component and clicking the “Use Variant” button in the Inspector.

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

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