Grid styles in Figma - Interactive Code Practice

Practice - 5 Tasks

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easy

Complete the code to set a grid layout with 12 columns in Figma.

Figma

frame.layoutMode = 'GRID'; frame.gridStyle = [1];

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

Arows4

Bcolumns8

Crows6

Dcolumns12

Attempts:

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💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Choosing a row-based grid style instead of columns.

Setting gridStyle to columns12 applies a 12-column grid layout.

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medium

Complete the code to set the grid gutter size to 16 pixels.

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frame.gridGutterSize = [1];

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A16

B8

C24

D32

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Using the wrong gutter size value.

Setting gridGutterSize to 16 sets the space between columns to 16 pixels.

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hard

Fix the error in the code to apply a grid with 8 columns and 20px gutter.

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frame.layoutMode = 'GRID'; frame.gridStyle = [1]; frame.gridGutterSize = 20;

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

Acolumns8

Bcolumns12

Crows8

Drows12

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Using a row grid style instead of columns.

The grid style must be columns8 to have 8 columns. The gutter size should be set separately.

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hard

Fill both blanks to create a grid with 10 columns and 24px gutter size.

Figma

frame.gridStyle = [1]; frame.gridGutterSize = [2];

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

Acolumns10

B24

C16

Dcolumns8

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Mixing up gutter size values or grid style names.

Use columns10 for 10 columns and set gutter size to 24 pixels.

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hard

Fill all three blanks to set a grid with 12 columns, 20px gutter, and 24px margin.

Figma

frame.gridStyle = [1]; frame.gridGutterSize = [2]; frame.gridMargin = [3];

Drag options to blanks, or click blank then click option'

Acolumns12

B20

C24

Dcolumns8

Attempts:

3 left

💡 Hint

Common Mistakes

Confusing gutter and margin values.

Use columns12 for 12 columns, gutter size 20 pixels, and margin 24 pixels.

Practice

1. What is the main purpose of using Grid styles in Figma when designing dashboards?

easy

A. To organize visuals into columns, rows, or grids for neat layouts

B. To add animations to dashboard elements

C. To change the color scheme of the dashboard

D. To create interactive buttons

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand what grid styles do

   Grid styles help arrange elements in columns, rows, or grids to keep the design organized.

2. Step 2: Identify the main purpose in dashboard design

   They ensure visuals are balanced and easy to read by controlling spacing and alignment.

3. Final Answer:

   To organize visuals into columns, rows, or grids for neat layouts -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Grid styles = organize visuals neatly [OK]

Hint: Grid styles arrange elements neatly in rows and columns [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Confusing grid styles with color or animation features
• Thinking grid styles add interactivity
• Assuming grid styles change fonts or colors

2. Which of the following is the correct way to apply a grid style in Figma?

easy

A. Select the frame, then click '+' next to Layout Grid and choose a grid style

B. Right-click the frame and select 'Add Color Style'

C. Drag and drop a grid from the assets panel onto the canvas

D. Use the text tool to type 'grid' inside the frame

Solution

1. Step 1: Recall how to add grid styles in Figma

   You add grid styles by selecting a frame and clicking the '+' button next to Layout Grid in the properties panel.

2. Step 2: Identify the correct method from options

   Select the frame, then click '+' next to Layout Grid and choose a grid style correctly describes this process; others describe unrelated actions.

3. Final Answer:

   Select the frame, then click '+' next to Layout Grid and choose a grid style -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Adding grid = '+' next to Layout Grid [OK]

Hint: Add grid via '+' next to Layout Grid in frame properties [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Confusing grid styles with color or text tools
• Trying to drag grids from assets panel (not possible)
• Using right-click menu for grid styles

3. Given a frame with a 12-column grid style applied with 20px gutters and 40px margins, what happens if you increase the gutter size to 40px?

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A. Margins increase but columns stay the same width

B. Columns become narrower, and spacing between columns increases

C. Columns become wider, and spacing between columns decreases

D. Grid disappears from the frame

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand gutter effect on columns

   Increasing gutter size means more space between columns, so columns get narrower to fit the frame width.

2. Step 2: Analyze the impact on margins and grid visibility

   Margins stay the same unless changed; grid does not disappear when gutter changes.

3. Final Answer:

   Columns become narrower, and spacing between columns increases -> Option B

4. Quick Check:

   Increase gutter = wider gaps, narrower columns [OK]

Hint: Bigger gutters = wider gaps, narrower columns [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Assuming columns get wider with bigger gutters
• Thinking margins change automatically
• Believing grid disappears when gutters change

4. You applied a grid style to a frame, but the grid lines are not visible. What is the most likely cause?

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A. The frame has no fill color

B. The grid style is applied to a different frame

C. The frame is locked

D. Grid opacity is set to 0%

Solution

1. Step 1: Check grid visibility settings

   If grid lines are invisible, opacity might be set to 0%, making them fully transparent.

2. Step 2: Evaluate other options

   No fill color or locked frame does not hide grid lines; applying grid to another frame means no grid on current frame but less likely if user expects it here.

3. Final Answer:

   Grid opacity is set to 0% -> Option D

4. Quick Check:

   Invisible grid = opacity 0% [OK]

Hint: Check grid opacity if grid lines are invisible [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Thinking frame fill affects grid visibility
• Assuming locked frame hides grids
• Not verifying grid applied to correct frame

5. You want to design a dashboard with a balanced layout using grid styles. Which combination of grid settings best helps achieve consistent spacing and alignment across different screen sizes?

hard

A. Use a grid with rows only and no columns

B. Use a 6-column grid with no gutters and fixed 100px margins

C. Use a 12-column grid with fixed 24px gutters and 48px margins, and enable 'Stretch' for columns

D. Use a 12-column grid with variable gutters and zero margins

Solution

1. Step 1: Identify grid settings for balanced layout

   A 12-column grid is standard for dashboards, allowing flexible content placement. Fixed gutters and margins keep spacing consistent.

2. Step 2: Understand 'Stretch' for responsiveness

   Enabling 'Stretch' lets columns adjust width on different screen sizes, maintaining alignment and balance.

3. Final Answer:

   Use a 12-column grid with fixed 24px gutters and 48px margins, and enable 'Stretch' for columns -> Option C

4. Quick Check:

   12 columns + fixed gutters + stretch = balanced responsive layout [OK]

Hint: Use 12 columns, fixed gutters, margins, and stretch for balance [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Using no gutters causes cramped layout
• Zero margins make content touch edges
• Ignoring responsiveness by not stretching columns