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How do you animate an overlay in Figma?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 7:11 pm

An overlay is a layer that sits on top of the content in a document. Overlays can be used to add interactivity, to display data, or to provide additional information to the user.

In this article, we will discuss how to create an overlay in Figma.

To create an overlay in Figma, first create a new document. In the Layers panel, add a new layer and name it Overlay.

In the Overlay layer, add a rectangle and name it content. In the Properties panel, set the Width and Height to 100px and 50px, respectively.

Next, create a new layer and name it animation. In the Layers panel, add the animation layer above the content layer.

In the animation layer, add a rectangle and name it animation.

Next, in the animation layer, add a rectangle and name it frame.

Next, in the animation layer, add a rectangle and name it keyframes.

Next, in the animation layer, add a rectangle and name it control.

Next, in the animation layer, add a rectangle and name it timing.

PRO TIP: Overlays can be animated in Figma by adding keyframes to the Properties Panel. However, it is important to note that not all properties can be animated. Additionally, only certain types of overlays can be animated.

Next, in the animation layer, add a rectangle and name it easing.

Next, in the animation layer, add a rectangle and name it layer. In the Properties panel, set the Width and Height to 50px and 50px, respectively.

Finally, in the animation layer, add a rectangle and name it layer.

Your overlay should now look like Figure 1.

Next, in the overlay layer, add a rectangle and name it content.

Next, in the content layer, add a rectangle and name it content.

Next, in the content layer, add a rectangle and name it layer.

Your overlay should now look like Figure 2.

Next, in the overlay layer, add a rectangle and name it layer.

Next, in the layer layer, add a rectangle and name it animation.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

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