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What Are Libraries in Figma?

Last updated on September 29, 2022 @ 1:09 am

Libraries in Figma are a great way to keep your design system organized and your team on the same page. They allow you to create, manage, and share design elements like colors, text styles, and components.

Libraries make it easy to keep your design system up-to-date and consistent across projects. When you update a color or text style in a library, it automatically updates everywhere that element is used in your file—including nested instances.

PRO TIP: Libraries in Figma are a great way to keep your design consistent and organized, but they can also be a source of frustration if not used correctly. Here are some tips to avoid common pitfalls:

– Make sure you understand how libraries work before using them. There is a lot of documentation available, but it can be confusing.

– Be careful when updating libraries. If you update a library that is being used in multiple files, those files will all be updated as well. This can cause unexpected changes in your design.

– Don’t rely too heavily on libraries. They are a great tool, but ultimately you are responsible for your design.

Libraries also make it easy to share design elements with your team. You can invite others to view or edit a library, or export it as a .fig file to share outside of Figma.

If you’re working on a large project with multiple team members, libraries can help you keep everyone organized and on the same page.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

Cloud infrastructure engineer and tech mess solver.