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How to use Figma's ruler and guide features for alignment?

Discover how to master Figma's ruler and guide tools for flawless design alignment in this super detailed, step-by-step guide.

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Overview

Figma's ruler and guide features are crucial for designers looking for precision and consistency. Rulers give a visual reference, aiding in the exact placement of elements. Dragging guides from the rulers ensures objects align smoothly across frames and pages. Mastering these tools will make your design process quicker and visually more coherent. Dive into the features and best practices for perfect alignment in Figma.

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How to use Figma's ruler and guide features for alignment?

Step 1: Access the Rulers

  • Open your Figma file.
  • Press Shift + R or head to the main menu and pick View > Rulers to turn on the rulers.
  • You'll see rulers pop up at the top and left edges of the canvas.

Step 2: Create Guides

  • Hover over the left ruler for a vertical guide or the top ruler for a horizontal one.
  • Click and drag from the ruler onto the canvas to make a guide.
  • Drop the guide where you want it.

Step 3: Move Guides

  • Click on a guide to select it.
  • Drag it to move it around the canvas.

Step 4: Lock Guides

  • To keep guides from moving, lock them by pressing Ctrl + Shift + ; (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + ; (Mac).

Step 5: Hide or Show Guides

  • To show or hide guides, press Ctrl + ; (Windows) or Cmd + ; (Mac).

Step 6: Align Objects to Guides

  • When you move or resize objects, they'll snap to the nearest guide automatically.
  • This helps keep everything lined up nicely.

Step 7: Remove Guides

  • To delete a guide, click on it and press the Delete key.
  • Or, drag the guide back onto the ruler to get rid of it.

Step 8: Reset Guides

  • Right-click on the ruler and choose "Reset guides" to clear all guides from the current page.

Follow these steps to make the most of Figma's ruler and guide features for spot-on alignment in your designs.

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