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How Do You Make an Interactive Element in Figma?

Last updated on September 29, 2022 @ 12:38 am

In Figma, an interactive element is an element that can be clicked or tapped on, which then triggers some kind of action. This could be anything from opening a new page or panel, to playing a sound or animation.

There are two ways to create interactive elements in Figma: using the built-in interactivity tools, or by adding your own custom code.

PRO TIP: If you are not familiar with Figma, we recommend that you do not attempt to make an interactive element in Figma. Interactive elements can be complex, and if you do not know what you are doing, you could end up with a mess.

To use the built-in interactivity tools, first select the element that you want to make interactive. Then, in the right sidebar, click on the “Interactions” tab. Here, you can add events such as “on click” or “on tap”, and then choose what action should happen when that event is triggered.

You can also add custom code to make an element interactive. To do this, first select the element, then click on the “Code” tab in the right sidebar. In the code editor that appears, you can add JavaScript code that will run when the element is clicked or tapped on.

Conclusion: You can make an interactive element in Figma using either the built-in interactivity tools or by adding your own custom code.

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