Conditional interactions in Figma - Step-by-Step Guide

Introduction

Conditional interactions let you create buttons or elements that behave differently based on what the user does or the current state. This helps make your dashboards or reports more interactive and user-friendly by showing or hiding information depending on choices.

When you want a button to show different charts depending on the selected filter

When you need to display extra details only if a user clicks a specific item

When your dashboard should change views based on user input without loading a new page

When you want to disable or enable controls depending on previous selections

When you want to guide users through steps that depend on their earlier choices

Steps

Step 1: Select the element you want to add a conditional interaction to

- Figma canvas

The element is highlighted and ready for interaction setup

Step 2: Click the Prototype tab in the right sidebar

- Right sidebar

Prototype options appear for the selected element

Step 3: Click the plus (+) icon next to Interactions to add a new interaction

- Prototype tab

A new interaction row appears with trigger and action options

Step 4: Set the trigger (e.g., On Click) and action (e.g., Navigate to) for the interaction

- Interaction row

Basic interaction is defined for the element

Step 5: Click the gear icon next to the interaction to open conditional settings

- Interaction row

Conditional logic panel opens where you can add rules

Step 6: Add a condition by selecting a property (like a component state or variable) and setting its value

- Conditional logic panel

The interaction will only happen if the condition is true

Step 7: Repeat to add multiple conditions or else actions if needed

- Conditional logic panel

Complex conditional interactions are set up to handle different user scenarios

Before vs After

Before

A button always navigates to the same screen regardless of user choices

After

The button navigates to different screens depending on the selected filter or state

Settings Reference

Trigger

📍 Prototype tab > Interaction row

Defines what user action starts the interaction

Default: On Click

Action

📍 Prototype tab > Interaction row

Defines what happens when the trigger occurs

Default: Navigate to

Condition

📍 Interaction row > Gear icon > Conditional logic panel

Sets rules to control when the interaction runs

Default: No condition

Common Mistakes

Not setting any condition, so the interaction always runs

This removes the benefit of conditional logic and can confuse users

Always add clear conditions to control when the interaction should happen

Using incorrect property names or values in conditions

The condition will never be true, so the interaction won't trigger

Double-check property names and values match exactly what is defined in your components or variables

Adding too many complex conditions without testing

It can make the prototype slow or behave unpredictably

Test each condition step-by-step and keep logic as simple as possible

Summary

Conditional interactions let you control what happens based on user actions or states.

They make dashboards and reports more interactive and personalized.

Always set clear conditions and test them to ensure correct behavior.