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How Do You Use Variants in Figma Prototype?

Last updated on September 29, 2022 @ 12:53 am

Variants in Figma are a powerful way to manage different versions of your design. By creating variants, you can change the appearance of an element while keeping the underlying structure the same.

This is especially useful when working with complex designs that have many different states, such as an app with different screen sizes or a website with different color schemes.

To create a variant, select an element on the canvas and click the “Create Variant” button in the property panel. You can also right-click on an element and select “Create Variant” from the context menu.

This will open the Create Variant dialog, where you can give your variant a name and specify which properties should be changed. You can also choose to create a new layer for your variant or use an existing layer.

PRO TIP: If you are not familiar with Figma and variants, we recommend that you do not use this feature in your prototypes. Variants can be tricky to use and can cause your prototype to behave unexpectedly.

Once you’ve created a variant, you can change its properties by clicking the “Edit Variant” button in the property panel. This will open the Edit Variant dialog, where you can modify the name and properties of your variant. You can also delete a variant by clicking the “Delete Variant” button in the dialog.

Variants are a great way to manage different versions of your design. This is especially useful when working with complex designs that have many different states, such as an app with different screen sizes or a website with different color schemes.

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

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