Auto layout is a feature in Figma that allows you to quickly and easily resize and position elements on your canvas using constraints. This can be especially helpful when creating responsive designs, or designs that need to adapt to different screen sizes. With auto layout, you can create responsive layouts without having to manually resize or position elements every time the screen size changes.
To use auto layout, simply select the element or group of elements you want to resize or position, and then click the “Auto Layout” button in the toolbar. You can also access auto layout from the right-click menu, or by using the keyboard shortcut Shift + A.
Once you’ve selected an element or group of elements, you’ll see a number of options appear in the toolbar. These options let you set constraints on how the selected element(s) should resize and position themselves relative to other elements on the canvas.
For example, you can set an element to always be centered horizontally relative to another element, or you can set it to resize itself automatically when its parent container is resized.
You can also set an element to have a fixed width or height, or to take up a certain percentage of its parent container’s width or height.
Once you’ve set your constraints, simply click the “Apply” button in the toolbar, and your elements will automatically resize and position themselves according to your constraints.
Auto layout is a quick and easy way to create responsive designs in Figma. It’s also great for creating designs that need to adapt to different screen sizes. So if you’re looking for a way to speed up your workflow and create more flexible designs, auto layout is definitely worth checking out!
