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What is flatten in Figma?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 6:42 pm

Flatten is a tool that helps you to remove unnecessary content from a design. It can be used to remove all the content from a layer, or to remove specific content from a layer.

Flatten is available as a layer tool in Figma. To use flatten, first select the content you want to flatten.

PRO TIP: Please be aware that flatten in Figma can result in the loss of some data and/or layers. Use with caution.

Then, use the layer flatten tool to remove the content from the layer.

When you flatten a layer, Figma removes all the content from the layer. You can use flatten to remove all the content from a layer, or to remove specific content from a layer.

Flatten is a great tool for removing unnecessary content from a design.

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

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