How to Edit Objects in Figma
Based on the provided reference, a fundamental way to interact with and modify an object in Figma, such as a shape you've just drawn, is through direct manipulation of its boundaries.
Basic Object Editing Explained
According to the snippet from the YouTube video titled "Object Editing & How to Escape in Figma" (0:20-2:27), the initial process for editing an object involves drawing the object and then interacting with its edges.
Here’s the basic method described:
- Draw Your Object: Start by selecting a shape tool (like the Rectangle tool) and drawing your desired shape on the canvas.
- Select the Object: Once drawn, the object is typically selected automatically.
- Grab the Edges: The reference states that "normally you can just kind of grab the edges" of the selected object. This action allows you to begin adjusting the object's size or proportions directly on the canvas.
- Note: The reference highlights grabbing edges as a primary method for immediate adjustment after drawing an object, implying this is how you typically interact with a selected object in Figma's standard editing state. The snippet suggests there are further editing capabilities beyond this basic edge-grabbing, though these are not detailed in the provided text.
