One of the most powerful tools in a designer’s arsenal is the ability to organize and manage their designs effectively. Figma, a go-to design tool for many designers, provides a versatile feature – ‘Grouping’ that helps in achieving this. In this blog post, we will walk you through how to group elements in Figma.
What is Grouping?
‘Grouping’ in Figma allows you to combine multiple elements into one unit. Grouped elements can be moved, scaled, or manipulated simultaneously, maintaining the relationship between their size and position. This makes it easier to manage complex designs with numerous elements.
How to Group Elements in Figma?
Grouping elements in Figma is a straightforward process. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Select the Elements
Click and drag your cursor around the elements you wish to group. Alternatively, you can select individual elements by holding down the Shift key while clicking on each element.
Step 2: Group the Elements
After selecting the elements, right-click on one of the selected elements. A context menu will appear. Click on ‘Group Selection’ or use the shortcut Ctrl + G (or Command + G on Mac) to group the elements.
Here’s how the process looks in code:
// Selecting elements
shift + click on each element
// Grouping elements
right click -> Group Selection
or
Ctrl + G (Command + G on Mac)
Step 3: Manipulate the Group
Once the elements are grouped, you can move, resize, or apply styles to the entire group in the same way you would with a single element. You can also ungroup the elements by right-clicking the group and selecting ‘Ungroup’ or using the shortcut Shift + Ctrl + G (or Shift + Command + G on Mac).
Conclusion
Grouping in Figma allows you to efficiently manage your designs by treating multiple elements as a single unit. It simplifies the process of applying changes to multiple elements and ensures consistency across your design. Remember, a well-organized design is a well-communicated design. Happy designing!
