Layout grids in Figma are typically added directly to frames to help align design elements consistently. While Figma doesn't use the term "import" for bringing a standard layout grid into a frame, you can easily add one by following these steps.
Adding a layout grid is a fundamental step in setting up a structured design in Figma. Here is the process:
Steps to Get a Layout Grid onto Your Frame
To apply a layout grid to a specific part of your design, you need to target the container element, which is usually a Frame.
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Select Your Frame: Begin by selecting the frame where you want to add the layout grid. You can do this directly on the canvas by clicking the frame or by finding and clicking the frame's name in the Layers panel located in the left sidebar.
- Reference: "Select the frame in the canvas or the Layers panel of the left sidebar"
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Add a Default Grid: Once the frame is selected, navigate to the right sidebar. In the "Layout grids" section, click the plus icon (+) next to the section title.
- Reference: "Click next to Layout grids in the right sidebar"
- Reference: "A uniform grid will be applied to the frame by default"
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Customize Your Grid: After clicking the plus icon, a default uniform grid (a simple square grid) will appear on your selected frame. To change its appearance and behavior (like switching to columns or rows, adjusting size, color, count, etc.), click the grid settings icon (which looks like four dots) next to the grid name in the Layout grids section of the right sidebar.
- Reference: "You can then click to open the layout grid settings and update any properties"
By following these steps, you effectively "import" or rather, add and apply, a layout grid to your selected frame, which you can then fully customize to fit your design needs.
Applying layout grids helps maintain consistency across your design by providing visual guides for positioning and sizing elements.
