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How Do You Make a Border in Figma?

Last updated on August 28, 2023 @ 10:31 am

When it comes to creating a border in Figma, there are a few different ways that you can go about it. You can use the Rectangle Tool to draw a border around an object, or you can use the Frame Tool to create a border around a group of objects. You can also use the Pen Tool to create a custom border.

1. Using the Rectangle Tool

If you want to create a border around an individual object, you can use the Rectangle Tool. To do this, first, select the object that you want to add a border to.

Then, click on the Rectangle Tool in the toolbar, and click and drag around the object to draw a rectangle. Once you release the mouse button, the rectangle will be added as a new layer on top of the object.

NOTE: If the rectangle layer is above the object to which you want to add a border, make sure that the rectangle’s fill setting is disabled so that the object will be visible. You can also choose to place the rectangle layer under the object.

From there, you can change the thickness of your border using the Stroke settings in the right panel under the Design tab.

2. Using the Frame Tool

If you want to create a border around a group of objects, you can use the Frame Tool. To do this, first, select all of the objects that you want to have a border.

Then, click on the Frame Tool in the toolbar and click and drag around the objects to draw a frame. Once you release the mouse button, the frame will be added as a new layer on top of the objects.

NOTE: If the frame layer is above the objects to which you want to add a border, make sure that the frame’s fill setting is disabled so that the objects will be visible. You can also choose to place the frame layer under the objects.

If you want to customize the thickness of your frame border, simply use the Stroke settings in the right panel under the Design tab.

You can also adjust the corner radius of your frame using the “Corner radius” parameter under the Frame section.

3. Using the Pen Tool

If you want to create a custom border, you can use the Pen Tool. To do this, first, click on the Pen Tool in the toolbar. Then, click on one point of the object that you want to have a border.

Next, click on another point and drag your cursor to another point to create connected lines around the object.

Continue clicking and dragging until you have created a complete border around the object. Once you release the mouse button, the border will be added as a new layer on top of the object.

Finally, adjust the thickness of your custom border using the Stroke settings under the Design tab in the right panel.

PRO TIP: If you are not familiar with Figma, we recommend that you do not attempt to make a border in Figma. Making a border in Figma can be tricky and may result in an unsatisfactory outcome.

Conclusion:

There are multiple ways that you can make borders in Figma – using either the Rectangle Tool, Frame Tool, or Pen Tool. Depending on what look you’re going for, any of these methods can give your design some extra flair.

Kathy McFarland

Kathy McFarland

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