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How Do You Prototype a Drop Down Menu in Figma?

Last updated on September 28, 2022 @ 9:51 pm

When it comes to prototyping a drop down menu in Figma, there are a few different ways that you can go about it. One option is to use the built-in menu component. This is great for quickly creating a basic prototype, but doesn’t offer much in terms of customization.

If you want more control over the look and feel of your drop down menu, you can create your own custom component. To do this, start by creating a frame that will serve as the container for your menu.

Then, add a rectangle inside of the frame and set its height to 2px. Next, add a text box above the rectangle and type out the options for your menu. Finally, add a link between the text box and the rectangle so that when you click on the text box, the rectangle expands to reveal the menu options.

PRO TIP: The following article contains instructions on how to prototype a drop down menu in Figma. However, it is important to note that this should only be done for prototyping purposes only. Do not attempt to create a drop down menu in Figma for actual use, as this could cause problems with the functionality of your design.

Once you have your drop down menu prototype set up, you can start adding some styling to it. To do this, select the frame and then go to theStyle tab in the Inspector.

Here you can change things like the background color, border, and shadows. You can also add animations so that when you hover over an option, it expands outward. Experiment with different styles until you find something that looks good and works well for your prototype.

After you’ve created your drop down menu prototype in Figma, it’s time to add some interactivity to it. To do this, go to the Interactions tab in the Inspector. Here you can specify what should happen when someone clicks on an element in your prototype.

For example, you can make it so that clicking on the text box expands the rectangle to reveal the menu options. You can also add other interactions like making it so that hovering over an option changes its color or makes it appear highlighted. Experiment with different interactions until you find something that works well for your prototype

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.