You can add constraints to a layer or parent within a frame in Figma to define how it resizes when its parent frame changes size.
Here's how to add constraints based on the provided steps:
Steps to Add Constraints in Figma
Adding constraints to elements within a frame in Figma is a straightforward process. This helps control the responsiveness of your designs.
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Select the Layer: Begin by selecting the specific layer or group (referred to as a "parent") that is located within a frame. When you select the layer, a blue dotted line will appear on the canvas around it. This line visually indicates the constraints that are currently applied to that selected layer relative to its parent frame.
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Access Constraints Settings: Look at the right sidebar in Figma. In the Position section, you will find the Constraints option. Click the [icon] Constraints button. This will open the controls for adjusting the vertical and horizontal constraints.
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Adjust Constraints: Within the Constraints controls, you can modify the vertical and horizontal settings. These settings determine how the selected layer will resize and reposition itself when the parent frame is resized.
- Horizontal Constraints: Options typically include Left, Right, Left and Right, Center, and Scale.
- Vertical Constraints: Options typically include Top, Bottom, Top and Bottom, Center, and Scale.
By adjusting these settings, you define whether the layer should stay pinned to a side, stretch with the frame, or remain centered.
Remember that constraints are applied to individual layers within a frame, dictating their behavior when the parent frame's size changes.
