Alignment adjustments
When auto layout is used, elements are automatically aligned; however, what’s more intriguing is that alignment is not limited to a particular location in space. You may choose to align items grouped using Auto Layout so that they are positioned left, right, or center.
When auto layout is used, a little grid with nine points appears. There will be a blue icon with three bars on one of these spots in the properties panel on the right side of the design section. Every point represents a distinct alignment type.
The manner in which the elements are distributed essentially determines alignment. Setting the alignment between distribution modes in space, three options are available to you for each direction if your distribution is set to Space between:
- Automatic vertical arrangement: Left, Center, Right
- Horizontal auto arrangement: Upper, Middle, Lower
- Setting alignment in the gap between packed mode: The same nine options are available to you in each direction if your distribution is set to packed:
- Upper left
- Uppermost center
- Upper right
- To the left
- To the center
- Alright
- Lower left
- Lower center
- Lower right
Auto Layout in Figma
Auto Layout is a magical feature in Figma, offering dynamic creation of frames and components. This feature enables automatic adjustment of the height, width, and positions of elements in a seamless manner.
It empowers designers to craft layouts that adapt to changes in content, expanding or contracting to fit the designated container. For instance, when designing a button, you can use Auto Layout to ensure that the button resizes itself as you input text. Additionally, the feature allows the automatic alignment and maintenance of padding on all four sides as you modify the button’s dimensions. The Auto Layout feature in Figma truly works like magic, providing a versatile and efficient design experience.
Furthermore, the ability to alter an element’s size with this feature aids in the creation of responsive interfaces. It is not necessary to design the same part in two different dimensions to adapt it to different devices. Alternatively, you might utilize the Auto Layout tool and create a single element.
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Table of Content
- How to Start?
- Auto Layout & Properties
- 1. Direction Adjustments
- 2. Distribution of elements
- 3. Alignment adjustments
- 4. Padding adjustments
- 5. Spacing
- 6. Resizing Elements
- 7. Resizing by Constraints
- 8. Absolute Position
- 9. Text Baseline Alignment
- 10. Strokes in Auto layout
- 11. Stacking Order
- Relation between Auto Layout & Flex Component
- Collaboration Between Designers and Developers
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