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How do you make guides in Figma?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 6:57 pm

When starting a new project, it can be daunting to figure out where to begin. One of the most effective ways to get organized is to create a project guide.

A guide is a document that outlines the steps required to complete a project, and can be helpful when starting from scratch or when working on a project that is familiar but not quite clear.

To create a guide in Figma, select File > New > File. and select Guide. The Guide editor will open.

The first step is to create a header for your guide. This header will include the name of your project, the title of your guide, and a brief description of the guide. For example, the header for my guide about creating a simple website might look like this:

“Create a simple website in Figma”

The next step is to create the content for your guide. This content will outline the steps required to complete your project.

PRO TIP: When creating guides in Figma, be sure to use the snapping options correctly, or your guides may not line up properly. Additionally, make sure to delete any extra points on your guides before exporting, as they can cause problems with alignment.

The steps in your guide can be organized in any way that makes sense to you, but the general structure of a guide is to start with the steps required to create a basic asset, such as a logo or a button, and then move on to more complex assets.

After you have created the content for your guide, it is time to organize it. One way to do this is to create chapters, each of which will contain one or more steps.

You can also group steps together into sections, or add images and videos to help illustrate the steps in your guide.

When you are finished organizing your guide, it is time to publish it. To do this, select File > Save As. and select a file name for your guide. You can also include a title for your guide, and optionally add a description.

Finally, it is important to share your guide with other members of your team. One way to do this is to share it as a link.

You can also share your guide on social media or via email.

When creating a guide in Figma, be sure to take the time to organize and document your steps. This will make it easier for other members of your team to follow your project, and will result in a quality guide that will help you complete your project successfully.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.