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How Do I Use Autolayout in Figma?

Last updated on November 25, 2022 @ 12:40 pm

Autolayout is a powerful tool in Figma that allows you to create responsive designs. In this article, we will show you how to use autolayout in Figma to create a responsive design.

What is Autolayout?

Autolayout is a constraint-based layout system that allows you to create responsive designs. In other words, it allows you to create designs that look good on different screen sizes.

Autolayout is available on all platforms that Figma supports (Mac, Windows, and Linux).

How do I use Autolayout in Figma?

There are two ways to use autolayout in Figma: by using the Autolayout panel or by using the constraints toolbar.

Using the Autolayout Panel

To use the autolayout panel, select the layer that you want to constrain and then click on the “Add Constraints” button in the autolayout panel. This will open up a menu of options for constraining the selected layer.

For example, if you want to constrain the width of a layer, you would select the “Width” option from the menu. This would add a width constraint to the selected layer.

You can also add multiple constraints to a single layer. To do this, simply select multiple options from the menu. For example, if you wanted to constrain both the width and height of a layer, you would select both the “Width” and “Height” options from the menu.

PRO TIP: If you are not familiar with Autolayout, we recommend that you seek professional help before using it in Figma. Autolayout can be tricky to use and can cause problems with your design if not used correctly.

Once you have added constraints to a layer, you can edit them by clicking on the “Edit Constraints” button in the autolayout panel.

This will open up a menu of options for editing constraints.

For example, if you want to change the width of a layer, you would select the “Width” option from the menu. This would open up a dialog box where you can enter a new width for the layer.

You can also delete constraints by clicking on the “Delete Constraints” button in the autolayout panel. This will open up a menu of options for deleting constraints.

For example, if you want to delete all constraints from a layer, you would select the “All” option from the menu.

Using the Constraints Toolbar

The constraints toolbar is located at the top of the screen next to the mode switcher. To use the constraints toolbar, select the layer that you want to constrain and then click on one of the constraint buttons.

For example, if you want to constrain the width of a layer, you would click on one of the width constraint.

You can also add multiple constraints to a single layer by Shift-clicking on multiple constraint buttons.

Once you have added constraints to a layer, you can edit them by double-clicking on one of the constraint.

This will open up a dialog box where you can enter a new value for the selected constraint.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

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