Corner radius and smoothing in Figma - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

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beginner

What is corner radius in Figma?

Corner radius is the measurement that rounds the corners of a shape, making them less sharp and more curved.

beginner

What does smoothing do to corners in Figma?

Smoothing adjusts how soft or sharp the corner curves are, changing the shape's look from sharp edges to smooth, flowing curves.

beginner

How do you change the corner radius of a rectangle in Figma?

Select the rectangle, then drag the circular handle near the corners or enter a number in the corner radius input box in the properties panel.

intermediate

What happens if you increase smoothing to 100% on a corner in Figma?

The corner becomes a smooth, rounded curve that looks like a circle segment, removing sharp angles completely.

intermediate

Can you apply different corner radius values to each corner in Figma?

Yes, Figma allows setting unique corner radius values for each corner to create custom shapes.

What does increasing the corner radius do to a rectangle in Figma?

A Makes corners more rounded

B Sharpens the corners

C Changes the color

D Deletes the shape

Increasing corner radius rounds the corners, making them less sharp.

What is the effect of smoothing on a corner in Figma?

A Changes corner color

B Adjusts how curved or sharp the corner looks

C Resizes the shape

D Rotates the shape

Smoothing changes the curve style of the corner, making it softer or sharper.

How can you set different corner radius values for each corner in Figma?

A By grouping shapes

B By changing the fill color

C By rotating the shape

D By unlinking the corner radius values and entering numbers separately

You can unlink corner radius values to set each corner individually.

If smoothing is set to 0%, what does the corner look like?

A Fully rounded corner

B Invisible corner

C Sharp corner

D Corner with shadow

0% smoothing means the corner remains sharp without curve smoothing.

Where do you find the corner radius control in Figma?

A In the properties panel when a shape is selected

B In the layers panel

C In the text tool

D In the export settings

Corner radius controls appear in the properties panel when a shape is selected.

Explain how corner radius and smoothing work together to change the look of a shape in Figma.

Think about how sharp or smooth the edges appear.

Describe the steps to set different corner radius values for each corner of a rectangle in Figma.

Look for the link icon near corner radius input.