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How Do You Scale in Figma?

Last updated on September 28, 2022 @ 9:51 pm

When you’re ready to scale your Figma project, there are a few different ways to do it. You can use the Scale tool, which is located in the toolbar at the top of the workspace. Or, you can use the keyboard shortcut Shift + S.

To scale an entire group of objects, select them and then click and drag one of the corner handles. As you drag, you’ll see a preview of how the group will be scaled. To constrain the proportions of the group as you scale it, hold down the Shift key while you click and drag a corner handle.

You can also use the Scale tool to individually scale objects within a group. To do this, double-click on the Scale tool in the toolbar (or press F3 on your keyboard) to enter Scale mode.

Then, click on an object and drag one of its handles to scale it. Hold down the Shift key while you drag a handle to constrain proportions.

If you need more precise control over how an object is scaled, you can use the Transform panel. To open this panel, go to Window > Transform (or press Shift + F3 on your keyboard).

Here, you can enter exact values for width, height, and rotation. You can also mirror and flip objects using the controls in this panel.

Scaling objects in Figma is a simple process that gives you a lot of control over how your project looks. With a few clicks or keystrokes, you can easily resize groups of objects or individual elements. And if you need even more control, you can use the Transform panel to precisely adjust an object’s size and orientation.

How Do You Scale in Figma?

There are a few different ways that you can scale your Figma project. The first way is by using the Scale tool which is located in the toolbar at the top of your workspace.

You can also use keyboard shortcut Shift + S in order to access the Scale tool.

If you want to scale an entire group of objects, all you have to do is select them and then click and drag one of the corner handles.

PRO TIP: If you are not familiar with Figma, please be aware that scaling in Figma can be tricky. If you are not careful, you may end up with distorted or stretched images. We recommend that you use the “Scale” tool in Figma, which can be found under the “Edit” menu.

As you are dragging, a preview will appear and show how exactly the group will be scaled.

In order to constrain proportions while scaling, hold down on the Shift key while clicking and dragging a corner handle.

You have the ability to individually scale objects that are within a group by using double-clicking on Scale mode which is located in the toolbar. After doing this, click on an object that you would like to scale and then drag one its handles.

If holding down shift while dragging a handle does not give enough precision, try using the Transform panel. You are able to access this by going to Window > Transform or by pressing Shift + F3 on your keyboard.

In conclusion, scaling objects in Figma is easy and gives users many options with how they want their project to look. With some simple clicks or keystrokes, groups or individual items can be resized without any hassle.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

Cloud infrastructure engineer and tech mess solver.