Currently, Figma doesn't offer a direct drag-and-drop reordering of artboards in the Layers panel. However, you can achieve a similar result using the following methods:
Using Plugins to Reorder Layers (including Artboards)
- Select all the artboards you want to reorder.
- Right-click on the selected artboards.
- Go to Plugins.
- Choose a plugin that sorts layers. Many plugins can sort layers based on different criteria, such as Y position. A plugin example mentioned in the reference is one that can sort layers by Y position.
- Run the plugin. The artboards (and other selected layers) will be reordered based on the plugin's sorting logic.
Example: If you choose a plugin that sorts by Y position, the artboards will be reordered from top to bottom on the canvas.
Manual Reordering (Less Efficient for Many Artboards)
While not ideal for large numbers of artboards, you can manually reorder layers (which will affect the visual order on the canvas). This involves selecting artboards in the Layers panel and dragging them to the desired position. However, this does not automatically renumber or re-organize them within the overall design file structure.
Caveats:
- Artboards aren't technically reordered within the overall design file structure by default. These methods primarily reorder the layers within the layers panel and change their visual stacking order on the canvas.
- For complex projects, using plugins is generally more efficient than manual reordering.
