{"schema":"https://www.layerpath.com/schemas/public-document/v1","version":1,"id":"/learn/how-to-merge-layers-in-figma","route":"/learn/how-to-merge-layers-in-figma","canonical":"https://www.layerpath.com/learn/how-to-merge-layers-in-figma","title":"How to Merge Layers in Figma","h1":"How to Merge Layers in Figma","description":"Discover the step-by-step process of merging layers in Figma. Enhance your design workflow and streamline your projects with our comprehensive guide.","archetype":"tutorial","blocks":[{"type":"heading","depth":1,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"How to Merge Layers in Figma"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to merge layers within your design project in Figma. Follow these simple steps to combine multiple layers into a single layer efficiently."}]},{"type":"layerpathTour","sourceUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm9fks30p002vjm0d4r6ixata/tour","canonicalUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm9fks30p002vjm0d4r6ixata/tour","id":"cm9fks30p002vjm0d4r6ixata"},{"type":"list","ordered":true,"items":[{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Open Your Figma File"}]},{"type":"text","value":"\n– Launch Figma and open the design file containing the layers you want to merge."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Select the Layers"}]},{"type":"text","value":"\n– Hold "},{"type":"inlineCode","value":"Shift"},{"type":"text","value":" and click the layers on the canvas or in the Layers panel."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Group the Layers"}]},{"type":"text","value":"\n– Press "},{"type":"inlineCode","value":"Ctrl + G"},{"type":"text","value":" (Windows) or "},{"type":"inlineCode","value":"Cmd + G"},{"type":"text","value":" (Mac) to combine the selected layers into one group."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Use Boolean Operations (For Shapes)"}]},{"type":"text","value":"\n– With shapes selected, choose from the top toolbar: – Union\n– Subtract\n– Intersect\n– Exclude"}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Flatten the Result (Optional)"}]},{"type":"text","value":"\n– Press "},{"type":"inlineCode","value":"Ctrl + E"},{"type":"text","value":" or "},{"type":"inlineCode","value":"Cmd + E"},{"type":"text","value":" to flatten them into a single editable layer."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Done"}]},{"type":"text","value":"\n– Your layers are now merged, either grouped or as a single shape layer."}]}]}]}],"tours":[{"type":"layerpathTour","sourceUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm9fks30p002vjm0d4r6ixata/tour","canonicalUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm9fks30p002vjm0d4r6ixata/tour","id":"cm9fks30p002vjm0d4r6ixata"}],"plainText":["How to Merge Layers in Figma","This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to merge layers within your design project in Figma. Follow these simple steps to combine multiple layers into a single layer efficiently.","https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm9fks30p002vjm0d4r6ixata/tour","Open Your Figma File\n– Launch Figma and open the design file containing the layers you want to merge.\nSelect the Layers\n– Hold Shift and click the layers on the canvas or in the Layers panel.\nGroup the Layers\n– Press Ctrl + G (Windows) or Cmd + G (Mac) to combine the selected layers into one group.\nUse Boolean Operations (For Shapes)\n– With shapes selected, choose from the top toolbar: – Union\n– Subtract\n– Intersect\n– Exclude\nFlatten the Result (Optional)\n– Press Ctrl + E or Cmd + E to flatten them into a single editable layer.\nDone\n– Your layers are now merged, either grouped or as a single shape layer."]}