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How Do You Make an Interactive Scrollbar in Figma?

Last updated on September 29, 2022 @ 12:38 am

Interactive scrollbars can be a great way to add some flare to your website or web application. They can also be a great way to improve the user experience by providing some feedback on where the user is on the page. In this article, we’ll show you how to make an interactive scrollbar in Figma.

Figma is a vector graphics editor and prototyping tool. It’s gained a lot of popularity in recent years for its ease of use and wide range of features. One of Figma’s most powerful features is its ability to create interactive prototypes.

An interactive scrollbar is a scrollbar that changes its appearance based on how the user interacts with it. For example, the scrollbar could change color when the user hovers over it, or it could change shape when the user clicks on it.

Creating an interactive scrollbar in Figma is relatively simple. First, create a frame that covers the entire width of the screen.

Then, add a rectangle inside the frame. The rectangle should be the same width as the frame and should have a height that’s equal to the width of the scrollbar.

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Next, add two more rectangles inside the frame. These rectangles should be the same width as the frame and should have a height that’s equal to half of the width of the scrollbar.

Now, select all three rectangles and group them together. This will make it easier to move them around as one unit later on.

With the rectangles still selected, head over to the “Interactions” panel and add a new interaction. In the “Trigger” drop-down menu, select “On Hover”.

In the “Action” drop-down menu, select “Change Color”. Finally, in the “Options” section, select “Fill” from the “Target” drop-down menu and choose a color for your scrollbar.

Now that you have your basic interaction set up, you can add more interactions to your scrollbar if you want. For example, you could change the opacity of your scrollbar when the user clicks on it or changes the color when the user scrolls down the page. Experiment and see what works best for your project!

Creating an interactive scrollbar in Figma is a quick and easy way to add some flair to your website or web application. By using interactions, you can provide some feedback to users on where they are on the page and how they can interact with your site or app.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.