Creating links between different pages in your Figma file is a simple process that helps you organize navigation, documentation, or prototyping flows directly within your design environment.
Here's exactly how you can link from one page to another in Figma:
Step-by-Step Guide to Linking Pages
Linking elements within your Figma file to a specific page is primarily done through the "Link" feature. This is a straightforward way to direct users or collaborators from one point in your file to another page without leaving Figma.
The Process
To establish a link from an object on your current page to a different page in the same file, follow these steps:
- Select the Object: Begin by choosing the specific frame, group, or layer on your current page that you want to use as the clickable element. This is the object users will interact with to follow the link.
- Click the "Link" Button: With the object selected, navigate to the top toolbar in Figma. Here, you will find and click the "Link" button.
- Choose the Destination Page: Clicking the "Link" button will open the Link dialog box. In this dialog box, you will see a drop-down menu. Use this menu to browse and select the specific page within your Figma file that you want the selected object to link to.
- Add a Link Label (Optional): While in the Link dialog box, you also have the option to add a link label. This label can provide context or a brief description of where the link goes, making it clearer for viewers.
Once these steps are completed, clicking the selected object will now navigate the user directly to the chosen page within the same Figma file.
Why Link Between Pages?
Linking between pages is useful for various reasons:
- Documentation: Create a table of contents or index on one page that links to different sections or topics on other pages.
- Organizing Files: Link elements back to a main overview page, style guide page, or component library page.
- Basic Navigation: Simulate simple navigation flows within a file without needing full prototype connections (though for complex flows, prototyping is more suitable).
This feature offers a quick and effective way to enhance the navigability and organization of your Figma files.
