How to create nested components in Figma?

Discover easy steps to efficiently create nested components in Figma for streamlined design and better project collaboration. Improve your workflow and simplify tasks.

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Overview

In Figma, making nested components streamlines design processes while keeping UI elements consistent. Nesting components helps designers keep things modular and make widespread changes quickly. It's crucial for handling complex interfaces and ensures that updates in the design system affect every instance. Knowing how to nest components well can greatly boost productivity and the unity of design projects. Explore the details of component creation, usage, and management to take full advantage of Figma's robust features.

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How to create nested components in Figma?

Step 1: Create the Parent Component

Fire up Figma and either start a new Frame or pick one you already have.
Design your Parent Component by tossing in shapes, text, or whatever elements you need.
Highlight all the elements that make up your Parent Component.
Right-click and hit "Create Component" from the menu, or just press Cmd + Alt + K (Mac) / Ctrl + Alt + K (Windows).

Step 2: Design the Child Component

Create a new Frame or shape for your Child Component.
Design it by adding shapes, text, or any other elements you need.
Select everything inside this Frame.
Right-click and choose "Create Component" or use the shortcut Cmd + Alt + K (Mac) / Ctrl + Alt + K (Windows).

Step 3: Add the Child Component to the Parent Component

Select your shiny new Child Component.
Copy it with Cmd + C (Mac) / Ctrl + C (Windows).
Go back to your Parent Component.
Paste the Child Component into the Parent Component using Cmd + V (Mac) / Ctrl + V (Windows).

Step 4: Position and Adjust

After pasting, move the Child Component around within the Parent Component until it looks just right.
Resize and align the Child Component to fit nicely within the Parent Component’s layout.
Make any tweaks needed for visual harmony.

Step 5: Create the Nested Component

Select the Parent Component that now has the Child Component inside it.
Right-click and choose "Create Component" again, or use the shortcut Cmd + Alt + K (Mac) / Ctrl + Alt + K (Windows).
This will create a new component that nests the Child Component within the Parent Component, forming a Nested Component.

Step 6: Use the Nested Component

Drag the newly created Nested Component from the "Assets" panel onto any Frame in your Figma project.
Use the Nested Component in your designs, and any changes made to the master components will automatically update all instances in your project.

Step 7: Update and Override if Necessary

If you need to, you can override properties of instances of the Nested Component without messing up the Master Component.
Select an instance of the Nested Component.
Use the properties panel to change text, colors, or other properties while keeping the nested structure intact.

These steps help designers create a complex, nested component structure in Figma, making it easier to manage consistent and reusable design elements.

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