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How Do You Show Constraints in Figma?

Last updated on September 29, 2022 @ 12:45 am

There are many ways to show constraints in Figma. To start, you can use the Constraint panel to add constraints to your layers. You can also use the Align tool to add constraints to your layers. Lastly, you can use the Layout Grid to add constraints to your layers.

The Constraint panel is a great way to add constraints to your layers. To access the Constraint panel, go to the left sidebar and click on the ‘+’ icon. Then, select ‘Constraint’ from the drop-down menu. You will see a list of options for adding constraints to your layers. To add a constraint, simply click on the option and then click on the layer you want to constrain. For example, if you want to center a layer horizontally, you would click on the ‘Center Horizontally’ option and then click on the layer you want to center.

PRO TIP: If you are working on a design project in Figma, be aware that there are ways to show constraints in Figma. By enabling the “Show Constraints” setting in the Layout tab, you can see lines representing the constraints that have been set for objects on the canvas. This can be helpful for understanding how objects are positioned and sized relative to each other, but it can also be confusing if you’re not expecting to see the lines. If you find the lines distracting, you can turn off the setting by deselecting “Show Constraints” in the Layout tab.

The Align tool is another great way to add constraints to your layers. To access the Align tool, go to the left sidebar and click on the ‘+’ icon. Then, select ‘Align’ from the drop-down menu. You will see a list of options for aligning your layers. To align a layer, simply click on the option and then click on the layer you want to align.

Lastly, you can use the Layout Grid to add constraints to your layers. The Layout Grid is a great way to constrain your layers because it allows you to see how your layers will be positioned relative to each other. To access the Layout Grid, go to the left sidebar and click on the ‘+’ icon. Then, select ‘Layout Grid’ from the drop-down menu.

There are many ways that you can show constraints in Figma – throught he Constraint panel, Align tool or Layout Grid. Each method has its own benefits so choose whichever one works best for you and your project!

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

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