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How Do I Merge Layers in Figma?

Last updated on January 26, 2023 @ 11:01 am

When you’re working on a design in Figma, you’ll often need to combine or merge layers together. For example, if you have a header and a footer that both contain text, you may want to merge them into a single layer so that they’re easier to work with. Or, if you have a complex design with multiple layers, you may want to merge some of those layers together to simplify your work.

There are a few different ways to merge layers in Figma:

1. Select the layers you want to merge. You can do this by clicking on one layer, then holding down the Shift key and clicking on additional layers. Or, you can click and drag your mouse to select multiple layers.

2. Right-click (or Control-click on a Mac) on the selected layers. This will bring up a menu with options for working with the selected layers.

3. Choose “Group selection” from the menu. This will combine the selected layers into a single layer. You can then rename the layer if desired.

4. Repeat as necessary. You can continue to select and merge additional layers until all of the layers you want to combine are merged into a single layer.

Once you’ve merged your layers together, you can still move them around and edit them individually. However, they will act as a single unit when it comes to things like aligning or distributing them.

PRO TIP: If you are not careful when merging layers in Figma, you can easily end up with a mess. Make sure to line up your layers correctly before merging, and be aware that merging layers will flatten the image.

Conclusion:

Merging layers in Figma is a quick and easy way to combine multiple elements into a single unit. This can be helpful when working with complex designs or when you want to simplify your work. To merge layers, simply select the ones you want to combine and choose “Group selection” from the right-click menu.

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