Adding Auto Layout to frames in Figma - Cheat Sheet & Quick Revision

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beginner

What is Auto Layout in Figma?

Auto Layout is a feature in Figma that lets you create frames that automatically adjust their size and position based on their content, like a flexible container.

beginner

How do you add Auto Layout to a frame in Figma?

Select the frame or group, then click the 'Auto Layout' button in the right sidebar or press Shift + A to apply Auto Layout.

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What happens to child elements inside a frame when Auto Layout is applied?

Child elements automatically arrange themselves vertically or horizontally with consistent spacing and padding, adjusting as you add or remove items.

intermediate

How can you control spacing between items in an Auto Layout frame?

Use the 'Spacing between items' setting in the Auto Layout panel to set consistent gaps between child elements.

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What is the difference between 'Hug contents' and 'Fill container' in Auto Layout sizing?

'Hug contents' makes the frame size fit tightly around its children, while 'Fill container' makes the child expand to fill the available space in the parent frame.

Which shortcut adds Auto Layout to a selected frame in Figma?

A Ctrl + L

B Shift + A

C Alt + F

D Ctrl + Shift + A

Shift + A is the shortcut to add Auto Layout to a selected frame or group in Figma.

What does Auto Layout do to child elements inside a frame?

A Positions them randomly

B Locks their position

C Arranges them vertically or horizontally with spacing

D Deletes them

Auto Layout arranges child elements in a vertical or horizontal stack with consistent spacing.

In Auto Layout, what does 'Hug contents' sizing mean?

A Frame size fits tightly around children

B Frame ignores child size

C Frame fills entire screen

D Frame size is fixed

'Hug contents' means the frame adjusts its size to fit its child elements closely.

How can you adjust the space between items in an Auto Layout frame?

A Use the 'Spacing between items' setting

B Change the frame color

C Resize each child manually

D Add padding to the frame

The 'Spacing between items' setting controls the gap between child elements in Auto Layout.

What happens if you add a new element inside an Auto Layout frame?

A The frame ignores it

B The new element overlaps others

C The frame deletes the new element

D The frame automatically adjusts to fit the new element

Auto Layout frames automatically resize and rearrange to include new child elements.

Explain how to add Auto Layout to a frame and what benefits it provides.

Think about how Auto Layout helps keep designs flexible and organized.

Describe the difference between 'Hug contents' and 'Fill container' sizing options in Auto Layout.

Consider how frames and their children behave when resizing.