{"schema":"https://www.layerpath.com/schemas/public-document/v1","version":1,"id":"/learn/how-to-scroll-in-figma","route":"/learn/how-to-scroll-in-figma","canonical":"https://www.layerpath.com/learn/how-to-scroll-in-figma","title":"How to Scroll in Figma","h1":"How to Scroll in Figma","description":"Discover the essential techniques for scrolling in Figma. Learn tips and tricks to enhance your design workflow and navigate your projects with ease.","archetype":"tutorial","blocks":[{"type":"heading","depth":1,"children":[{"type":"text","value":"How to Scroll in Figma"}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"text","value":"This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough to help you understand how to scroll within Figma. Following these steps will ensure you can navigate through your Figma projects efficiently."}]},{"type":"layerpathTour","sourceUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm9gxn21s004zjy0dzbk0veua/tour","canonicalUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm9gxn21s004zjy0dzbk0veua/tour","id":"cm9gxn21s004zjy0dzbk0veua"},{"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 where you want to scroll."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Use Mouse Scroll Wheel or Trackpad"}]},{"type":"text","value":"\n– Scroll vertically with your mouse wheel or swipe up/down on your trackpad.\n– For horizontal scroll, swipe left/right or use "},{"type":"inlineCode","value":"Shift + Scroll"},{"type":"text","value":"."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Use Scrollbars (If Visible)"}]},{"type":"text","value":"\n– Hover near the right or bottom edge of the canvas to reveal scrollbars.\n– Drag them to scroll."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Scroll Inside Frames"}]},{"type":"text","value":"\n– Select the frame.\n– In the right-hand panel, set “Clip content” and “Vertical/Horizontal scrolling” under "},{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Prototype"}]},{"type":"text","value":" settings (if it’s interactive)."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Zoom Out to Navigate Faster"}]},{"type":"text","value":"\n– Press "},{"type":"inlineCode","value":"Ctrl + -"},{"type":"text","value":" (Windows) or "},{"type":"inlineCode","value":"Cmd + -"},{"type":"text","value":" (Mac) to zoom out and move around more freely."}]}]},{"children":[{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"type":"strong","children":[{"type":"text","value":"Done"}]},{"type":"text","value":"\n– You can now smoothly scroll and navigate your Figma workspace! 🎨"}]}]}]}],"tours":[{"type":"layerpathTour","sourceUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm9gxn21s004zjy0dzbk0veua/tour","canonicalUrl":"https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm9gxn21s004zjy0dzbk0veua/tour","id":"cm9gxn21s004zjy0dzbk0veua"}],"plainText":["How to Scroll in Figma","This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough to help you understand how to scroll within Figma. Following these steps will ensure you can navigate through your Figma projects efficiently.","https://share.layerpath.com/e/cm9gxn21s004zjy0dzbk0veua/tour","Open Your Figma File\n– Launch Figma and open the design file where you want to scroll.\nUse Mouse Scroll Wheel or Trackpad\n– Scroll vertically with your mouse wheel or swipe up/down on your trackpad.\n– For horizontal scroll, swipe left/right or use Shift + Scroll.\nUse Scrollbars (If Visible)\n– Hover near the right or bottom edge of the canvas to reveal scrollbars.\n– Drag them to scroll.\nScroll Inside Frames\n– Select the frame.\n– In the right-hand panel, set “Clip content” and “Vertical/Horizontal scrolling” under Prototype settings (if it’s interactive).\nZoom Out to Navigate Faster\n– Press Ctrl + - (Windows) or Cmd + - (Mac) to zoom out and move around more freely.\nDone\n– You can now smoothly scroll and navigate your Figma workspace! 🎨"]}