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How Do You Make a Carousel in Figma?

Last updated on January 24, 2023 @ 5:41 am

A carousel is a rotating set of images, usually displayed in a gallery format. Figma makes it easy to create a carousel, simply follow these steps:

1) Insert your images and arrange them accordingly. Select all images and right-click to group them with Group Selection (Ctrl + G).1. Insert your images and arrange them accordingly, then right click to click Group Selection2) Select your frame and then click Clip content.2. Select your frame and then click clip content.3) Copy and paste your carousel frame by the number of images by clicking Carousel 1 and pressing Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V. Adjust them accordingly by dragging them with your mouse or with the use of arrow keys to align the image to the center.2.1 Copy your carousel frame by the amount of carousel group image and adjust them accordingly4) Go to the Prototype tab and then select the grouped images in your first Carousel frame. Click a circular node by the side of the selected group images then click and drag to the next carousel frame to connect both. In the Interactions tab, click one instance and change the default value from on click to on drag. 4. Click the interaction then change the default value from on click to on drag5) We must establish a link from Carousel 2 in order to ensure that we can scroll back to Carousel 1. To do this, click a circular node of the grouped images in the Carousel 2 frame and connect it to the Carousel 1 frame and make sure to change the interaction details to on drag. 5. Also do this with the the next Carousel frame.6) Once you’re done connecting each carousel frame, you can now hit the Present icon to see your work.6. Once you're done connecting each carousel frame, you can now hit present to see your work.7) Here is the Carousel Presentation.7. Carousel PresentationThat’s it! Creating a carousel in Figma is quick and easy. Your carousel will be ready to use in your design in no time.

PRO TIP: This article contains information about how to create a carousel in Figma. However, it is important to note that this process can be complicated and may take some time to complete. If you are not familiar with Figma or if you are not comfortable with complex processes, it is recommended that you seek help from a professional before attempting to create a carousel in Figma.
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