Resizing Elements
- The auto layout is a great tool for working with responsive design because it automates the process of changing a group or component, as you may have previously seen.
- Furthermore, beneath the width and height fields are three resizing options that enhance what we’ve seen thus far. Let’s discuss these in more detail.
a. Fixed height and width
As the name implies, the first option, Fixed width/height, fixes the element’s current value forever. When the width or height of an auto layout frame is set to Fixed, the frame’s dimensions stay the same regardless of the content. The size of the frame remains fixed regardless of changes to the things inside it, much like an arbitrary length of text.
b. Hug Content
Hug content is the second choice; it keeps the appropriate paddings and gaps in place and lets you use Auto Layout to change the height or width of any internal elements inside the group. Create an auto layout frame with the setting Hug content so that it will automatically resize to fit its child objects. The frame will keep its minimal size to enclose the objects inside it while adhering to the padding value.
If any child items inside an auto layout frame are set to Fill container, take note that the parent frame will become Fixed for the axis and will no longer hug the contents.
c. Fill Container
The third and last option is the Fill container. When the Fill container setting is applied to an auto layout frame, objects will expand to fill the width and/or height of the parent frame while keeping the desired padding and spacing.
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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