How Do I Enable Pinch Zoom on Figma?

Pinch zoom is an incredibly useful feature for Figma users, as it allows you to quickly and easily zoom in and out of a project. It’s especially helpful when working on large projects with multiple layers and components. But how do you enable pinch zoom on Figma?

The good news is that enabling pinch zoom is a relatively straightforward process. First, open the project you wish to work on in Figma. Then, select the “View” menu from the top toolbar and choose “Enable Pinch Zoom” from the drop-down menu. This will enable pinch zoom for the entire project.

You can also enable pinch zoom for specific layers or components by selecting them and then using the same drop-down menu.

Once enabled, you can use two fingers to pinch open or close your project to quickly switch between different levels of zoomed-in or out views. This makes it much easier to navigate around complex projects with multiple layers and components.

Using Keyboard Shortcuts

Pinch zoom can also be enabled using keyboard shortcuts – Cmd + +/- (Mac) or Ctrl + +/- (Windows). This allows you to quickly switch between different levels of zooming without having to enable it each time in the View menu.

Conclusion:

Enabling pinch zoom on Figma is a simple process that provides users with a convenient way to navigate their projects with ease. To enable pinch zoom, select the “View” menu from the top toolbar and choose “Enable Pinch Zoom” from the drop-down menu. Alternatively, users can use keyboard shortcuts – Cmd + +/- (Mac) or Ctrl + +/- (Windows) – to quickly switch between different levels of zooming.