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What Is Add Auto Layout in Figma?

Last updated on September 28, 2022 @ 11:10 pm

Auto Layout is a feature in Figma that allows you to more easily create responsive designs. With Auto Layout, you can set constraints on objects so that they resize automatically when the frame is resized. This can be helpful when creating layouts for different screen sizes or when you want objects to maintain their spacing relative to other objects in the frame.

There are two types of constraints that you can set with Auto Layout:

• Fixed constraints: These keep an object a certain distance from another object or the edge of the frame. For example, you could set a fixed constraint of 10px between two objects.

PRO TIP: When using auto layout in Figma, be aware that your objects will be resized and positioned automatically based on changes you make to the layout. This can be helpful when you want to quickly rearrange objects on your canvas, but it can also be unexpected if you’re not expecting your objects to move.

• Proportional constraints: These keep an object a certain percentage of the distance from another object or the edge of the frame. For example, you could set a proportional constraint of 50% between two objects.

You can also set multiple constraints on an object, which can be helpful for creating more complex layouts. For example, you could set a fixed constraint of 10px between two objects and a proportional constraint of 50% between those same two objects.

Once you’ve set constraints on an object, you can use the Auto Layout Resize options to quickly resize the object based on those constraints. To do this, select the object and then click on the Auto Layout Resize button in the toolbar (it looks like two arrows pointing away from each other). From there, you can choose how you want the object to resize (e.g., by fixed amount, by percentage, or by stretching).

Auto Layout is a helpful tool for quickly creating responsive designs in Figma. By setting constraints on objects, you can easily resize them based on those constraints. This can save you time when creating layouts for different screen sizes or when you want objects to maintain their spacing relative to other objects in the frame.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

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