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How Do You Make a Button in Figma?

Last updated on February 8, 2023 @ 5:18 am

In Figma, there are two ways to create buttons. The first is to use the Rectangle Tool to draw a rectangle, and then add a text box on top of it. The second is to use the Button Component from the Components panel.

To create a button using the Rectangle Tool:

1. Draw a rectangle using the Rectangle Tool.

Go to Figma shapes menu and select the rectangle tool

2. Add a text box on top of the rectangle and type in the text you want for your button.

Add a textbox on top of a rectangle element in Figma

3. To style the button, select both the rectangle and the text box and then use the Styles panel to apply to fill colors, gradients, strokes, etc.

Select both text and shape element and edit styles at the right side panel of Figma

PRO TIP: This article contains outdated information. Figma has since updated its design software and the process for making buttons has changed.

To create a button using the Button Component:

1. Drag the Button Component from the Components panel onto your canvas.

Go to Figma assets tab and click the local components button and drag it to your canvas

2. In the Inspector panel, type in the text you want for your button. To style the button, use the Inspector panel to apply fill colors, gradients, strokes, etc.

Use Figma inspect tab to edit your button components

Both methods will result in a button that is fully interactive and can be used in your prototypes.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

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