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Choose a direction for related content
Use a frame to hold a row of controls or a column of content. In the inspector, choose horizontal or vertical layout. Figart positions the children along that direction, using the frame’s padding and gap values. Keep the child order meaningful in the layer tree.
02
Treat spacing as a visible decision
Start with enough padding to distinguish the frame from its contents. Then tune the gap between its children. A row of labels may need less space than a list of cards. Use nested frames when different parts of the composition need different spacing rules.
03
Understand the current boundaries
The layout system arranges children in a row or column. It is not a full browser layout engine and does not provide responsive constraints, wrapping, or every behavior of Figma’s auto layout. Use separate frames to explore different screen sizes.
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A few steps to get moving.
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Place related layers in a frame.
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Select horizontal or vertical layout.
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Set the frame padding and the gap between children.
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Reorder layers and review the resulting composition.