Component libraries are a great way to keep your design system organized and your team on the same page. But how do you actually create a component in Figma?
There are a few different ways to create components in Figma, but the most common method is to use the Layer Groups tool. First, select the layers that you want to turn into a component.
Then, click the “Create Component” button in the toolbar at the top of the screen. This will create a new component in your library with those selected layers.
Another way to create components is to use the “Convert to Component” command in the right-click menu. This works just like the “Create Component” button, but it’s a little faster if you’re already working on a design that you want to turn into a component.
Once you have your component created, you can start using it in your designs. To do this, simply drag it from the library into your design canvas.
You can also use the “Instance” command in the right-click menu to create an instance of a component. This is useful if you want to create multiple instances of a component with different property values.
Conclusion:
Component libraries are an essential part of keeping your design system organized and your team on the same page. The most common method for creating components in Figma is to use Layer Groups, but you can also use the “Convert to Component” command in the right-click menu. Once you have your component created, you can start using it in your designs by dragging it from the library into your design canvas or by using the “Instance” command.
