How to Present Prototype in Figma: Step-by-Step Guide

To present a prototype in Figma, open your design file and click the Present button in the top-right corner to launch the interactive prototype view. You can then share the prototype link or present it live to stakeholders directly from Figma.

Syntax

In Figma, presenting a prototype involves these key steps:

• Open your design file: The file containing your prototype frames.
• Click the Present button: Located at the top-right corner of the Figma interface.
• Interact with the prototype: Navigate through screens as users would.
• Share or present live: Use the share link or present directly in meetings.

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Open Figma file -> Click 'Present' button -> Interact with prototype -> Share or present live

Output

Prototype opens in full-screen interactive mode

Example

This example shows how to present a prototype in Figma:

1. Open your Figma file with prototype links set up.
2. Click the Present button in the top-right corner.
3. The prototype opens in a new window or tab in full-screen mode.
4. Use arrow keys or click hotspots to navigate.
5. Copy the URL from the address bar to share with others.

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1. Open your Figma file with prototype.
2. Click 'Present' button (top-right).
3. Prototype opens full screen.
4. Navigate using arrows or hotspots.
5. Share URL or present live.

Output

Full-screen interactive prototype view with navigation controls

Common Pitfalls

Common mistakes when presenting prototypes in Figma include:

• Not setting up prototype links between frames, so navigation doesn’t work.
• Forgetting to click the Present button and trying to share the design file instead of the prototype link.
• Sharing the design file link instead of the prototype link, which may confuse viewers.
• Not testing the prototype interactions before presenting.

Always verify your prototype flows and share the correct link.

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Wrong way:
- Share design file link
- No prototype links set

Right way:
- Set prototype links between frames
- Click 'Present' button
- Share prototype URL

Quick Reference

Step	Action	Description
1	Open File	Open your Figma design file with prototype frames.
2	Click Present	Click the 'Present' button at the top-right corner.
3	Navigate	Use arrow keys or click hotspots to move through screens.
4	Share Link	Copy and share the prototype URL with others.
5	Present Live	Use full-screen mode to present directly in meetings.

Key Takeaways

Click the 'Present' button in Figma to launch your interactive prototype.

Ensure prototype links between frames are set up before presenting.

Share the prototype URL, not the design file link, for clear communication.

Test your prototype navigation before presenting to stakeholders.

Use full-screen mode for a clean, distraction-free presentation.