How to Use Clip Content in Figma
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Frame clipping in Figma is an essential feature that allows you to control what content is visible within your frames. When enabled, any elements that extend beyond the frame boundaries will be automatically hidden, creating clean and organized designs.
This tutorial will walk you through the simple process of enabling clip content in Figma, helping you maintain better control over your design layouts and element positioning.
Here's how to use clip content in Figma
- Open your Figma project and navigate to the design canvas.
- Click on the frame that you want to apply content clipping to.
- Locate the Design tab in the Properties panel on the right side of your screen.
- Find the Layout section within the Design tab properties.
- Check the box next to 'Clip Content' to enable frame clipping for your selected frame.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When you enable clip content, any design elements that extend beyond the frame's boundaries will be hidden from view. This creates a mask effect where only the content within the frame dimensions remains visible.
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