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I looked through this form and I have seen lots of people having issues with Auto Layout so I’m not sure if there is a solution to this.


I have a box with 3 objects in it equally spaced out using Auto Layout.



This screenshot lays out the issue that I am having does anyone else know another way to achieve this goal with Auto Layout?

By changing “Space between items” do you enter a numeric value or “auto” (in advanced layout settings it’s “Spacing mode › Space between”)?

“Auto” is what you need.


This can also be achieved like this: wrap the center part in a frame and set the “Fill container” horizontally, and then change the constraints on the objects inside that frame.


I didn’t know there was an Auto!!! I have been researching this for hours how does no one mention this 😭 😭


Thank you so much


It was enough to open additional layout settings or read the Help Center article.

Figma Help Center

What if you wanted to keep the vertical alignment? I have a series of elements that have unequal horizontal spacing as well as an uneven vertical alignment. Using auto-alignment snaps the elements into alignment. Any way around this?

I realize this scenario is somewhat unusual, so I’m not expecting that it can be done easily. I don’t miss XD but it was good at this type of thing.



Hi there,


I don’t think there is but I’m checking with our internal team. I willl get back to you if there is anything I can share with you.


Thanks,

Toku