To edit the interactions of a variant in Figma, you need to access the main component and modify its prototype settings. This process ensures that any changes you make are applied consistently across all instances of that variant.
Here is the breakdown of the steps based on the reference:
Accessing the Main Component
Before you can edit a variant's interactions, you must navigate from the instance you are working with back to the source, which is the main component containing all its variants.
- Select the instance. Begin by selecting any instance of the component you want to edit on your canvas.
- Go to the main component. In the right sidebar, locate the "Instance" section. Click within this section, and an option to "Go to main component" will appear. Selecting this will take you directly to the main component set on the canvas page.
Editing Variant Interactions
Once you are at the main component set, you can select the specific variant you wish to modify and edit its prototype interactions.
- Navigate to the Prototype tab. With the main component or a specific variant selected, switch from the 'Design' tab to the 'Prototype' tab in the right sidebar. This tab is where all interactions and animations are configured.
- Make your edits to the variant interactions. In the Prototype tab, you can now see and edit the interactions connected to that specific variant. You can add new connections (like 'On Click', 'On Hover', etc.), change destinations, adjust animation settings, and modify existing interactions.
- Example: If you have a button component with 'Default', 'Hover', and 'Pressed' variants, and you want the 'Pressed' variant to navigate to a new page when clicked, you would select the 'Pressed' variant within the main component set, go to the Prototype tab, and add a 'On Click' interaction pointing to the desired page.
This method ensures that any changes you make to the interactions of a variant on the main component will be reflected in all instances used throughout your designs.
Key Steps Summary:
| Step | Action | Location/Context | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Select Instance | Click on an instance | Canvas | Identify the component you want to modify |
| 2. Go to Main Component | Click in 'Instance' section > Select 'Go to main component' | Right Sidebar | Navigate to the source component set |
| 3. Navigate to Prototype | Switch tab | Right Sidebar | Access interaction settings |
| 4. Edit Interactions | Modify connections/settings | Prototype Tab (Right Sidebar) | Define how the variant behaves on interaction |
Understanding this workflow is crucial for managing interactive components effectively in Figma, allowing you to build complex, reusable UI elements with consistent behaviors.
