{"schema":"https://www.layerpath.com/schemas/public-document/v1","version":1,"id":"/learn/how-to-make-a-grid-in-figma","route":"/learn/how-to-make-a-grid-in-figma","canonical":"https://www.layerpath.com/learn/how-to-make-a-grid-in-figma","title":"How to Make a Grid in Figma","h1":"How to Make a Grid in Figma","description":"Discover the step-by-step guide on how to create grids in Figma. Enhance your design workflow and achieve precision in your projects effortlessly.","archetype":"tutorial","blocks":[{"type":"heading","depth":1,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"How to Make a Grid in Figma"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough on how to create a layout grid in Figma. Follow these steps to set up a grid that can help you align and organize your design elements effectively."}]},{"type":"layerpathTour","sourceUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm9e4tj690001l50d22sqrgik/tour","canonicalUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm9e4tj690001l50d22sqrgik/tour","id":"cm9e4tj690001l50d22sqrgik"},{"type":"list","ordered":true,"items":[{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Open Your Figma File"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Launch Figma and open the design file where you want to add a grid."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Select a Frame"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Click on the frame (artboard) where you want the grid to appear. Grids can only be applied to frames, not individual elements."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Go to Layout Grid Panel"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – In the right-hand panel, scroll down to the "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Layout grid"}]},{"type":"text","value":" section."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Click the “+” Icon"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Click the “+” button to add a new layout grid to your selected frame."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Choose Grid Type"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Click on the dropdown next to “Grid” and select from:"}]},{"type":"list","ordered":false,"items":[{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Grid"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – For square-based grids"}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Columns"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – For vertical layouts"}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Rows"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – For horizontal layouts"}]}]}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Customize Grid Settings"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Adjust options like count, margin, gutter, and color to fit your design needs."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Toggle Visibility"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Use the eye icon next to “Layout grid” to show or hide the grid as needed."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Done"}]},{"type":"text","value":" – Your grid is now applied and ready to guide your layout design."}]}]}]}],"tours":[{"type":"layerpathTour","sourceUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm9e4tj690001l50d22sqrgik/tour","canonicalUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm9e4tj690001l50d22sqrgik/tour","id":"cm9e4tj690001l50d22sqrgik"}],"plainText":["How to Make a Grid in Figma","This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough on how to create a layout grid in Figma. Follow these steps to set up a grid that can help you align and organize your design elements effectively.","https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm9e4tj690001l50d22sqrgik/tour","Open Your Figma File – Launch Figma and open the design file where you want to add a grid.\nSelect a Frame – Click on the frame (artboard) where you want the grid to appear. Grids can only be applied to frames, not individual elements.\nGo to Layout Grid Panel – In the right-hand panel, scroll down to the Layout grid section.\nClick the “+” Icon – Click the “+” button to add a new layout grid to your selected frame.\nChoose Grid Type – Click on the dropdown next to “Grid” and select from: Grid – For square-based grids\nColumns – For vertical layouts\nRows – For horizontal layouts\nCustomize Grid Settings – Adjust options like count, margin, gutter, and color to fit your design needs.\nToggle Visibility – Use the eye icon next to “Layout grid” to show or hide the grid as needed.\nDone – Your grid is now applied and ready to guide your layout design."]}