How Do I Change Frame Height in Figma?

You can change a frame's height in Figma either by dragging its edges or corners directly on the canvas or by inputting a specific value in the properties panel.

Method 1: Dragging the Frame Handle or Edge

This is a quick, visual way to resize your frame directly on the design canvas. As noted in the reference, you can use this method:

• Select the Frame: First, select the frame you want to resize. You can do this by clicking on it directly in the canvas or finding and selecting it in the Layers panel located in the left sidebar.
• Find the Handles or Edges: Once selected, you'll see handles (small squares) at each corner and midpoint of the frame's bounding box.
• Drag to Resize: To change the height, click one of the edges (specifically the top or bottom edge) and drag. Dragging the top edge up or the bottom edge down will increase the height. Dragging the top edge down or the bottom edge up will decrease the height. You can also click and drag a corner handle, which changes both width and height simultaneously, but focusing on the top or bottom edge allows for height-specific adjustment.

Dragging to resize a frame manually. Select the frame in the canvas, or layers panel in the left sidebar. Click the handle in one of the corners and drag to resize. Or, click one of the edges and drag. - Reference

This method is great for making quick adjustments or visually setting proportions.

Method 2: Using the Properties Panel

For precise control over the height, you can use the properties panel on the right side of the Figma interface.

• Select the Frame: Just like with the dragging method, select the frame in the canvas or Layers panel.
• Locate the Dimensions: In the properties panel on the right, look for the "Frame" or "Layer" section, which displays the frame's dimensions. You'll see fields for Width (W) and Height (H).
• Input New Height: Click on the value next to the "H" label (which represents height) and type in the exact numerical value you want for the frame's height. Figma uses pixels as the default unit.
• Confirm: Press Enter/Return or click outside the input field for the change to take effect.

This method is essential when you need to set a frame to a specific dimension, like for standard screen sizes (e.g., 1920px height for a desktop section) or fixed-size components.

Practical Tips for Resizing Frames

• Maintain Proportions: While dragging, hold down the Shift key to constrain the proportions of the frame (changes both width and height proportionally when dragging a corner).
• Resize from Center: Hold down the Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac) key while dragging a handle or edge to resize the frame from its center point rather than the opposite edge/corner.
• Combining Modifiers: You can combine Shift and Alt/Option while dragging a corner to resize proportionally from the center.
• Constraints: Remember that layers inside the frame might react differently when the frame is resized, depending on their applied constraints (Left, Right, Top, Bottom, Scale, Center).

Using these methods allows you to easily control the vertical size of your frames in Figma, whether you need quick adjustments or pixel-perfect dimensions.