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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."
route: "/learn/how-to-scroll-in-figma"
canonical: "https://www.layerpath.com/learn/how-to-scroll-in-figma"
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# 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.

### Interactive Layerpath tour

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1. **Open Your Figma File**
   – Launch Figma and open the design file where you want to scroll.
2. **Use Mouse Scroll Wheel or Trackpad**
   – Scroll vertically with your mouse wheel or swipe up/down on your trackpad.
   – For horizontal scroll, swipe left/right or use `Shift + Scroll`.
3. **Use Scrollbars (If Visible)**
   – Hover near the right or bottom edge of the canvas to reveal scrollbars.
   – Drag them to scroll.
4. **Scroll Inside Frames**
   – Select the frame.
   – In the right-hand panel, set “Clip content” and “Vertical/Horizontal scrolling” under **Prototype** settings (if it’s interactive).
5. **Zoom Out to Navigate Faster**
   – Press `Ctrl + -` (Windows) or `Cmd + -` (Mac) to zoom out and move around more freely.
6. **Done**
   – You can now smoothly scroll and navigate your Figma workspace! 🎨