Which statement best describes the inner shadow effect in Figma?
Think about where the shadow appears relative to the object’s edges.
The inner shadow effect places a shadow inside the edges of an object, giving it a sunken or recessed appearance. This is different from outer shadows that appear outside the edges.
Given a rectangle with an inner shadow applied, which setting combination will create a subtle inner shadow effect?
Subtle shadows usually have low opacity and some blur with small offset.
Option D uses a low opacity black shadow with moderate blur and a small vertical offset, which creates a subtle inner shadow effect. Other options either have no blur, too high opacity, or large offsets that create harsh or outer shadows.
In Figma, you have three overlapping layers: a blue rectangle at the bottom, a red circle in the middle, and a green square on top. You apply an inner shadow effect to the red circle. Which statement is true about the inner shadow visibility?
Consider how inner shadows are clipped to the shape they are applied on.
Inner shadows are clipped inside the shape they are applied to. They do not extend outside the shape and are not affected by layers above or below. Therefore, the inner shadow on the red circle is visible only within its shape.
You applied an inner shadow effect to a shape in Figma, but it is not visible. Which of the following is the most likely cause?
Think about how transparency affects visibility of effects.
If the shape’s fill is fully transparent (0% opacity), the inner shadow will not be visible because it is clipped inside the shape’s fill area. Other options do not prevent the shadow from showing.
You want to design a button in Figma that looks pressed in when clicked. Which combination of inner shadow settings will best achieve this effect?
Pressed buttons often have shadows inside edges and highlights outside edges to simulate depth.
Option C uses a dark inner shadow offset downward to simulate the button being pressed in, combined with a light outer shadow offset upward to create a subtle highlight. This combination creates a realistic pressed effect. Other options either lack the highlight or use incorrect shadow directions.