Figma Questions

The Line Tool in Figma is specifically designed for creating straight lines. Simply click and drag to define the starting and ending points of your line.

Figma primarily uses email invitations to add collaborators. While other options might be available through integrations or plugins, the core functionality relies on email invitations.

When you select an object in your Figma design, the Properties Panel updates to show you its specific settings, like size, color, font, effects, etc.

Double-clicking on a text layer provides a direct way to edit the text content. You can then modify the text, change its formatting, or add more text as needed.

Meaningful names for Layers and Groups, like you would name folders on your computer, make it significantly easier to navigate and comprehend the structure of your Figma design.

Holding down the Shift key while dragging with shape tools in Figma constrains their proportions, resulting in squares from the Rectangle Tool and circles from the Ellipse Tool.

In Figma's Prototype tab, you initiate a connection by dragging a line (representing the interaction) from an element in one frame to the target frame.

The Design panel provides direct control over a shape's corner radius through the 'Smooth Corners' slider. This offers a quick and precise way to adjust roundness.

In Figma, you add effects like drop shadows through the 'Effects' panel. This gives you control over the shadow's appearance and properties.

A blue dot in Figma signifies that the collaborator is actively viewing the file. It helps in understanding who is currently online and engaged with the project.

While you can draw a circle using the Pen Tool, the Ellipse Tool offers a more straightforward way to create perfect circles by holding down the Shift key while dragging.

Prototyping in Figma specifically refers to the functionality of connecting screens and adding interactions to mimic a user's journey through an app or website.

Figma is entirely web-based, allowing multiple designers to work on the same project simultaneously, a feature absent in traditional, locally installed software like Photoshop.

The clock icon in the top right corner of Figma provides access to the file's version history, allowing you to see past changes and revert if necessary.

The hexadecimal code (# followed by six characters) represents the intensity of Red, Green, and Blue light used to create the color on a digital screen.