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title: "How to Prototype in Figma"
h1: "How to Prototype in Figma"
description: "Discover the essential steps to prototype in Figma. Learn tips and techniques to create interactive designs that enhance user experience effectively.22"
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# How to Prototype in Figma

This guide provides a step-by-step process to prototype your designs in Figma. Follow these instructions to create interactive and dynamic user interfaces.

### Interactive Layerpath tour

Canonical tour: https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm9ioku2f0001jm0do0td91o8/tour

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1. **Open the File You Want to Prototype** – Go to [figma.com](https://figma.com/), log in, and open the design file where you want to build the prototype.
2. **Switch to Prototype Mode** – On the right side panel, click the **“Prototype”** tab (next to “Design”). This unlocks interaction tools.
3. **Create Screens (Frames)** – Make sure each screen or state of your design is in its own **Frame**. These will act as individual screens in your prototype.
4. **Link Elements to Other Screens** – Click an interactive element (like a button), then drag the **blue node (circle)** to the frame you want to navigate to.
5. **Set Interaction Details** – After connecting, choose how the interaction behaves:
   
      - **Trigger** – On Click, Hover, While Pressing, etc.
      - **Action** – Navigate to, Open Overlay, Swap, Scroll to, etc.
6. **Choose Animation Type** – Pick a transition animation:
   
      - **Instant**, **Dissolve**, **Smart Animate**, **Push**, **Slide In/Out**
      - Adjust **Duration** and **Easing** for smoother effects
7. **Preview the Prototype** – Click the **“Play” (▶️) button** in the top-right corner to launch your interactive prototype in a new window.
8. **Done** – Share your prototype via **Share** button, or copy the link to send it to clients, team members, or testers.