Flipping elements vertically and horizontally in Figma is a great way to create unique designs and layouts. It allows you to quickly and easily manipulate the size, shape, orientation, and other aspect of elements in your projects. By flipping elements in Figma, you can create stunning visual effects that would otherwise require a lot of time and effort to achieve.
To flip an element vertically or horizontally in Figma, first select the element by clicking on it. Once it’s selected, you can use the flip controls at the bottom of the properties panel.
Here you will find two buttons for flipping horizontally and for flipping vertically. Click either of these buttons to instantly flip your element.
You can also customize how much the element is flipped by clicking on one of the arrows next to either button. This will allow you to adjust how much it is flipped so that it looks exactly how you want it to. Additionally, if you hold down Shift, this will automatically flip your selection both vertically and horizontally at once.
Flipping elements using keyboard shortcuts
In addition to using the flip controls, there are also keyboard shortcuts available for quickly flipping elements in Figma. To flip an element horizontally, press Ctrl + Shift + K.
To flip an element vertically press Ctrl + Shift + L. You can also press both keys at once for a full 180-degree rotation.
Flipping multiple elements at once
If you need to flip multiple elements at once, simply select them all with your mouse or by pressing Ctrl+A/Cmd+A. Then use either the flip controls or keyboard shortcuts as mentioned above.
Conclusion:
Flipping elements vertically and horizontally in Figma is a great way to create unique designs and layouts quickly and easily. By using either the flip controls or keyboard shortcuts, you can adjust how much an element is flipped so it looks exactly how you want it to. Additionally, you can select multiple elements at once in order to apply a single action across all of them.