Creating and Applying Styles in Figma
Key Concepts
- Understanding Styles
- Creating Styles
- Applying Styles
- Managing Styles
Understanding Styles
Styles in Figma are reusable sets of properties that can be applied to various design elements. These properties include colors, text styles, effects, and more. By creating and applying styles, you can ensure consistency across your design and make updates more efficient.
Creating Styles
To create a style in Figma, first, select the element whose properties you want to save as a style. Then, go to the right panel and click on the "Create Style" button next to the property you want to save. For example, if you want to create a text style, select a text element, adjust its properties (font, size, color), and click "Create Style." This will save the text properties as a reusable style.
Applying Styles
Once you have created a style, you can apply it to other elements by selecting the element and then choosing the style from the right panel. For instance, if you have a text style for headings, you can apply this style to any text element by selecting the text and choosing the heading style from the dropdown menu. This ensures that all heading text across your design has the same appearance.
Managing Styles
Figma allows you to manage your styles efficiently. You can organize styles into folders, rename them, and delete them when no longer needed. To manage styles, go to the Assets panel on the left side of the interface. Here, you can see all your created styles and manage them accordingly. For example, you can create a folder named "Text Styles" and move all your text styles into this folder for better organization.
Examples and Analogies
Think of styles as templates for your design elements. Just as you use a template to create multiple documents with the same format, you can use styles to create multiple design elements with consistent properties. For instance, a text style for headings ensures that all headings in your design have the same font, size, and color, maintaining a uniform look.
Another analogy is to consider styles as recipes. Once you have a recipe for a dish, you can prepare multiple servings using the same ingredients and instructions. Similarly, once you create a style in Figma, you can apply it to various elements, ensuring they all share the same properties.