Absolute positionĪbsolute position excludes an object from an auto layout flow while keeping it in the auto layout frame. Canvas stacking is solely a visual change that happens on the canvas. Note: Note that when the stacking order changes, the order of layers in the layers panel stays the same.

Last on top: the last layer in the stack will be on top.

First on top: the first layer in the stack will be on top.

With the auto layout frame selected, click from the right sidebar to open advanced layout settings. You can change the visual order of the stack as seen on the canvas.

When multiple layers have negative spacing creating a stack, the last object (either the right-most or bottom-most object) in the stack will be on top by default. For example: photo galleries or a set of tags. Objects will flow horizontally and wrap to the next line. Wrap : Arrange objects in multiple rows and columns in a frame.For example: a row of buttons, or icons in a mobile navigation menu. Horizontal: Add, remove, and reorder objects along the x-axis.For example: objects within a list, or posts within a newsfeed or timeline. Vertical: Add, remove, and reorder objects along the y-axis.🚫 Use Smart selection on any objects within the frameĭirection describes the way the auto layout frame will flow.🚫 Apply Constraints to any objects within an auto layout frame, unless the object has absolute position enabled.You can't do the following to auto layout frames: When you apply auto layout, you'll see some changes in the right sidebar. Explore the auto layout playground file in the Figma Community →įrames with auto layout have different properties to regular frames.

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