Variables in prototypes in Figma - Cell-by-Cell Formula Trace

Sample Data

This table shows variables defined in a Figma prototype with their current values.

Cell	Value
A1	Variable Name
B1	Value
A2	UserName
B2	Alice
A3	UserAge
B3	30
A4	UserStatus
B4	Active

Formula Trace

Set variable UserGreeting = "Hello, " + UserName + "!"

Step 1: "Hello, " + UserName + "!"

Step 2: UserGreeting = "Hello, Alice!"

Cell Reference Map

  A          B
1 Variable   Value
2 UserName -> Alice
3 UserAge    30
4 UserStatus Active

The formula uses the variable UserName from cell B2 with value 'Alice' to build the greeting.

Result

  A             B
1 Variable    Value
2 UserName   Alice
3 UserAge    30
4 UserStatus Active
5 UserGreeting Hello, Alice!

The new variable UserGreeting is added with the value 'Hello, Alice!' after evaluating the formula.

Sheet Trace Quiz - 3 Questions

What value does the variable UserGreeting hold after evaluation?

A "Hello, UserName!"

B "Alice!"

C "Hello, Alice!"

D "Hello!"

Key Result

Concatenate strings and variables to create dynamic text in prototypes.