How Do I Add Padding to a Frame in Figma?

Adding padding to a frame in Figma is an easy process that anyone can do. By using the right tools and a few simple steps, your frame can be customized to look exactly how you want it.

The Basics

The first step to adding padding to a frame in Figma is selecting the frame you wish to edit. Once selected, you will see the ‘edit toolbar’ appear on the right-hand side of the screen.

Here, you will find an option for ‘Padding’. Click on this option and a set of four arrows will appear indicating each side of the frame.

Top & Bottom

To add padding to the top and bottom of your frame, simply click and drag one of the top and bottom arrows up or down depending on how much padding you would like to add. The amount of padding can be adjusted by adjusting each arrow separately or by entering specific values into the ‘Padding’ field.

Left & Right

Adding padding to the left and right sides of your frame works similarly as adding it to the top and bottom. Simply click and drag one of the left or right arrows inwards or outwards depending on how much padding you would like to add. Again, you can adjust this manually by dragging each arrow individually or by entering specific values into the ‘Padding’ field.

Advanced Options

In addition to manually adjusting each arrow individually, there are also several advanced options for customizing your frames padding settings in Figma. For example, if you have multiple frames that need similar padding settings, you can use Figma’s ‘Distribute Spacing’ option which allows you to quickly adjust all frames at once with a single click. Additionally, there is also an option for setting ‘Minimum Padding’ which will ensure that all frames have a minimum amount of space between them at all times no matter how they are adjusted.

Conclusion

Adding padding to a frame in Figma is an easy process that anyone can do with just a few simple steps and some basic knowledge about Figma’s tools and options available for customizing your frames settings. With these tools at your disposal, creating unique designs with customised spacing has never been easier!