Intro to Auto Layout | 2023 Update | Figma Bites

In this video we cover the basics of auto layout.

Figma recently launched a bunch of great new features during their Config conference in June. One of these updates was another improvement to the Auto Layout feature set. If this is your first time using Auto Layout, this video will help you understand how it works and when to use it. If you've used Auto Layout before, these 5 minutes will give you a refresher on what you already know and build upon that with the new features, like wrapping and min/max widths.

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[BruinChimay]

Of ALL the Figma layout videos I've trawled - this is the best - thanks!

[davetaylor]

great stuff! great explainer for someone trying to get to grips with Autolayout!

[michaelahokas]

That was a really useful intro. One question I have is, when the layout changed and the tiles wrapped, the last tile ended up a different size. Is it possible to have the tile width adapt but keep all three tiles the same width?

[KarimBoukeba]

Is it possible to wrap/curve text around an object/shape in Figma? And would it use the auto layout tool?

[MarkDiSciullo]

The food analogies are a little "overdone".