Grid and column layout in Figma - Interactive Code Practice

Practice - 5 Tasks

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Complete the code to create a 12-column grid in Figma.

Figma

frame.layoutGrid = [{ type: '[1]', count: 12 }]

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Aframes

Brows

Cgrid

Dcolumns

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💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Using 'rows' instead of 'columns' for vertical grid layout.

Using 'grid' which creates a square grid, not columns.

In Figma, to create a column grid, you set the layoutGrid type to 'columns'.

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Complete the code to set the gutter width between columns to 20 pixels.

Figma

frame.layoutGrid[0].[1] = 20

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Amargin

BgutterSize

CcolumnWidth

Dcount

Attempts:

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💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Setting 'margin' instead of 'gutterSize'.

Confusing 'columnWidth' with gutter size.

The property 'gutterSize' controls the space between columns in a Figma layout grid.

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Fix the error in the code to set the grid type to rows instead of columns.

Figma

frame.layoutGrid = [{ type: '[1]', count: 8 }]

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Arows

Bcolumns

Cgrid

Dframes

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Leaving the type as 'columns' when rows are needed.

Using 'grid' which creates a square grid.

To create a row grid, the type must be set to 'rows'.

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Fill both blanks to create a grid with 6 columns and a margin of 24 pixels.

Figma

frame.layoutGrid = [{ type: '[1]', count: 6, [2]: 24 }]

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Acolumns

Brows

Cmargin

DgutterSize

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Using 'rows' instead of 'columns' for vertical layout.

Confusing 'gutterSize' with 'margin'.

Use 'columns' for the grid type and 'margin' to set the outer space around the columns.

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Fill all three blanks to create a 4-column grid with 16px gutter and 32px margin.

Figma

frame.layoutGrid = [{ type: '[1]', count: 4, [2]: 16, [3]: 32 }]

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Acolumns

BgutterSize

Cmargin

Drows

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Mixing up 'rows' and 'columns'.

Swapping 'gutterSize' and 'margin' values.

Set type to 'columns', gutterSize to 16, and margin to 32 for the desired grid.

Practice

1. What is the main purpose of using a grid or column layout in a Figma dashboard design?

easy

A. To make the dashboard load faster

B. To add random colors to the dashboard

C. To organize content clearly and keep alignment consistent

D. To remove all text from the dashboard

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand grid and column layout purpose

   Grids and columns help arrange elements neatly and keep alignment consistent.

2. Step 2: Eliminate unrelated options

   Adding colors, speeding load, or removing text do not relate to layout structure.

3. Final Answer:

   To organize content clearly and keep alignment consistent -> Option C

4. Quick Check:

   Grid layout = clear organization [OK]

Hint: Think about how to keep things neat and aligned [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Confusing layout with color or speed
• Ignoring alignment importance
• Thinking layout removes content

2. Which of the following is the correct way to add a 12-column layout grid in Figma?

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A. Set Layout Grid > Columns > Count: 12 > Type: Columns

B. Set Layout Grid > Rows > Count: 12 > Type: Rows

C. Set Layout Grid > Columns > Count: 6 > Type: Rows

D. Set Layout Grid > Rows > Count: 6 > Type: Columns

Solution

1. Step 1: Identify correct grid settings for columns

   To create columns, choose Columns type and set count to 12.

2. Step 2: Check other options for errors

   Rows type or wrong counts do not create a 12-column layout.

3. Final Answer:

   Set Layout Grid > Columns > Count: 12 > Type: Columns -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Columns count 12 = Set Layout Grid > Columns > Count: 12 > Type: Columns [OK]

Hint: Columns need 'Columns' type, not Rows [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Choosing Rows instead of Columns
• Setting wrong count number
• Mixing Rows type with column count

3. Given a Figma frame with a 4-column layout grid, if each column is 100px wide with 20px gutter, what is the total width covered by the columns and gutters?

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A. 480px

B. 420px

C. 440px

D. 460px

Solution

1. Step 1: Calculate total column width

   4 columns x 100px = 400px total column width.

2. Step 2: Calculate total gutter width

   There are 3 gutters between 4 columns, 3 x 20px = 60px.

3. Step 3: Add columns and gutters

   400px + 60px = 460px total width covered.

4. Final Answer:

   460px -> Option D

5. Quick Check:

   4x100 + 3x20 = 460px [OK]

Hint: Gutters are one less than columns count [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Counting gutters equal to columns
• Forgetting to add gutters
• Multiplying gutters by columns

4. You set a 3-column layout grid in Figma but the columns overlap each other. What is the most likely cause?

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A. The gutter width is set to zero or too small

B. The column count is set to 1 instead of 3

C. The layout grid is set to Rows instead of Columns

D. The frame width is too large

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand column overlap cause

   If gutters are zero or very small, columns will touch or overlap.

2. Step 2: Check other options for relevance

   Wrong column count or grid type causes different issues, not overlap. Large frame width won't cause overlap.

3. Final Answer:

   The gutter width is set to zero or too small -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Small gutter = overlap [OK]

Hint: Check gutter size if columns overlap [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Ignoring gutter size
• Confusing column count with gutter
• Blaming frame size for overlap

5. You want to design a dashboard in Figma with a 12-column grid where each column is 58px wide and gutters are 24px. If the frame width is 1200px, what should be the left and right margins to center the grid perfectly?

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A. No margins needed

B. 120px margins on each side

C. 72px margins on each side

D. 96px margins on each side

Solution

1. Step 1: Calculate total column width

   12 columns x 58px = 696px.

2. Step 2: Calculate total gutter width

   11 gutters x 24px = 264px.

3. Step 3: Total grid width

   696px + 264px = 960px.

4. Step 4: Calculate margins to center

   (1200px - 960px) / 2 = 120px on each side.

5. Final Answer:

   120px margins on each side -> Option B

6. Quick Check:

   12x58 + 11x24 = 960px; (1200-960)/2 = 120px [OK]

Hint: Margin = (Frame width - Grid width) ÷ 2 [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Ignoring gutters in total width
• Using wrong gutter count
• Forgetting to divide margin by 2