#FigmaTip Roundup 5.0 | Figma Blog (opens in new tab)

This #FigmaTip roundup highlights small Figma interactions that can make design work faster and more intuitive. The tips focus on importing multiple images, navigating deeply nested layers, and creating evenly spaced layouts. Together, they demonstrate how Figma’s built-in behaviors can streamline common design tasks.

Importing Images in Bulk

• Drag a folder directly from your desktop into Figma.
• Figma imports the folder’s images as a set, avoiding the need to add each file individually.

Navigating Nested Layers

• Hold Control and right-click an object.
• Use the resulting context menu to view and navigate through the object’s nested layers.
• This is particularly useful when several layers overlap or when selecting a deeply nested element is difficult.

Creating Equal Spacing and Column Grids

• Use Figma’s red alignment and spacing guides to quickly position objects at equal distances.
• Once the spacing is correct, use the distribute function to arrange the objects into a column-like grid.

These shortcuts are worth incorporating into everyday workflows: they reduce repetitive actions and make Figma’s “it just works” interactions more discoverable.