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How Do You Add a Layer in Figma?

Last updated on January 29, 2023 @ 9:21 am

Adding a layer in Figma is a simple process that can be completed in just a few steps.

Frame Layer

Create a Frame Layer by clicking the Frame Tool in the Toolbar and using your mouse to drag and create the desired size of your frame.1. Create a Frame Layer by Clicking the Frame Tool in the Toolbar and using your mouse to drag and create a desired size of your frame.

Group Layer

Select the layers you want to group and right-click with your mouse then choose Group selection.2. Select the layers you want to group and right click with your mouse then choose group selection.

Component Layer

Select a layer then click the Component icon in the top toolbar.3. Select a layer then click the Component icon in the top toolbar.

Instance Layer

To create an instance layer, duplicate your component by copying and pasting it into your Figma design.4. Select your component and copy and paste it to your figma design.

Text Layer

Select the Text Tool in the toolbar and use your mouse to drag and create a text layer. A menu will appear with all of the available text formatting options. You can then select the option you want and apply it to your text.5. Select the Text Tool in the toolbar and using your mouse to drag and create a text layer.

Shape Layer

Select the Shape Tool in the toolbar and use your mouse to drag and create a shape layer.6. Select the Shape Tool in the toolbar and use your mouse to drag and create a shape layer.

Image/Video & Animated GIF Layer

Select the Shape Tool in the toolbar. Choose Place image/video and use your mouse to drag and create an image/video/GIF layer.6. Select the Shape Tool in the toolbar. Choose Place Image/Video and use your mouse to drag and create an image/video/GIF layer.

 

The Layers panel will show any Frames, Groups, or Objects you add to the canvas. The icon next to a Layer indicates whether it is a Frame, Group, or a particular kind of Object:Layer icons.Any child objects in Figma are nested inside their parent group or frame. This enables you to collapse and expand layers inside of a group or Frame.

The top of the list, the top of the group, or the top of the frame it contains will be updated with new layers. or directly over the layer you’ve chosen.

PRO TIP: Adding a layer in Figma is a simple process, but there are a few things you need to keep in mind. First, make sure your project is set up correctly. If you’re working on a single-layer project, you’ll need to create a new layer first. Then, select the object you want to add to the layer and click the “Add to Layer” button in the toolbar. Finally, select the layer you want to add the object to from the drop-down menu. Keep in mind that adding an object to a layer will change its position in the hierarchy, so be careful when placing objects on different layers.

Adding a layer in Figma is a quick and easy process that allows you to add new content to your designs. By taking advantage of the various text formatting options available, you can style your text to match your design perfectly.

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