Why Connection creation (click, hover) in Figma? - Purpose & Use Cases

The Big Idea

What if your dashboard could respond instantly when you click or hover, without any complicated setup?

The Scenario

Imagine you have a complex dashboard with many charts and tables. You want to show how clicking or hovering on one chart highlights related data in another. Doing this manually means writing lots of code or setting up many separate filters.

The Problem

Manually linking visuals is slow and confusing. You might miss connections or create errors. It's hard to keep track of which click affects which chart. This makes your dashboard clunky and frustrating for users.

The Solution

Connection creation with click and hover lets you easily link visuals. Just set up interactions that highlight or filter related data automatically. This makes your dashboard interactive and clear without complex coding.

Before vs After

✗ Before

OnClick: filter Chart2 by Chart1 selection
OnHover: no effect

✓ After

Set interaction: click on Chart1 highlights Chart2
Set interaction: hover on Chart1 shows tooltip on Chart2

What It Enables

You can create smooth, interactive dashboards where users explore data naturally by clicking or hovering.

Real Life Example

In a sales dashboard, clicking a region on a map instantly updates sales charts below to show only that region's data, making insights quick and easy.

Key Takeaways

Manual linking of visuals is slow and error-prone.

Click and hover connections automate interactions between charts.

This creates clear, interactive dashboards that users love.