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How do you get symbols in Figma?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 6:57 pm

Figma is a great tool for designing symbols and icons. There are a few ways to get symbols in Figma. One way is to use the Symbol library. This library contains a lot of pre-made symbols that you can use in your designs.

You can also create your own symbols using the Symbol editor. Finally, you can use the Symbols panel in the Symbols sidebar to find symbols by category or search for symbols by keyword.

When you’re designing symbols, it’s important to keep in mind the various types of symbols that Figma can support. Figma has three types of symbols: vector symbols, image symbols, and icon symbols. Vector symbols are made up of individual icons or shapes that you can edit in a vector editor. Image symbols are bitmap images that you can use in your designs.

Icon symbols are a combination of both image and vector symbols. They’re designed to look like icons from the user interface of a software application.

One thing to keep in mind when designing symbols is the size and scale of the symbol. You don’t want the symbol to be too large or too small, because it will be difficult to see and use in your designs.

PRO TIP: When working with symbols in Figma, be careful not to accidentally delete or move any of the default symbols that come with Figma. These default symbols are essential for Figma to function properly and deleting or moving them can cause Figma to become unstable.

Also, be sure to keep the symbol’s proportions in mind when designing it. You don’t want the symbol to be too big or too small for its category.

When you’re designing a symbol, it’s important to think about the purpose of the symbol. Is the symbol meant to represent a specific thing or concept? Is the symbol meant to be used in different contexts, such as on a website, in an app, or in a presentation? Is the symbol meant to be used in multiple languages?

When you’re designing a symbol, it’s also important to think about the user experience. What should the user be able to do with the symbol? How easy should it be for the user to find and use the symbol?

Finally, when you’re designing symbols, it’s important to think about the branding and visual identity of your product or company. What kind of style should the symbol have? What color should the symbol be? What type of font should the symbol be in?

When you’re designing symbols in Figma, it’s important to keep in mind the various types of symbols that Figma can support.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.