A Guide to Auto Layout: Best Practices, Tips & Tricks | Figma

Let's talk about auto layout. Auto layout can be confusing at times so in this video, Designer Advocate Lauren Byrne walks you through when to use it, how to set it up, and things you should know.

00:00: Introduction
00:34: What is auto layout?
01:36: How to add auto layout
05:45: Resizing
11:49: Padding
14:06: Gap between items
15:56: Direction
17:29: Alignment
19:11: Ignore auto layout
21:30: Putting it all together

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