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How Do You Turn on the Grid in Figma?

Last updated on September 29, 2022 @ 12:47 am

There are a few different ways that you can turn on the grid in Figma. One way is to simply click on the “View” menu at the top of the screen and then select “Grid.” You can also use the keyboard shortcut “Ctrl+G” to toggle the grid on and off.

Another way to access the grid settings is to click on the small icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen. This will open up the “Canvas Settings” panel, where you can enable the grid by checking the “Show Grid” option.

PRO TIP: If you are not familiar with Figma, please do not attempt to turn on the grid. Doing so could result in changes to your design that you are not expecting.

Once you have enabled the grid, you can adjust its spacing and alignment by clicking on the “Edit” button in the top-right corner of the screen. This will open up the “Grid Settings” dialog, where you can change the number of columns, rows, and gutter size.

Finally, you can also control how Figma renders your designs by selecting one of the three “Rendering Modes” in the “View” menu. These modes are “PixelPerfect,” “Sharp,” and “Smooth.”

PixelPerfect is great for designs that require precise placement of elements, while Sharp is better for designs with lots of small details. Smooth is best for large areas of solid color or gradient fills.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.