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Hi! Can someone help build a draggable nav bar? I'm trying to create a nav bar you are able to drag across the screen, but I'm having trouble having the nav bar follow my cursor as it drags. Also I want the size of the nav bar to change as the nav bar drags across the screen. Please help me!

I can't find this "use alternate zoom handling" in figma destkop version. This function makes the mouse scroll (zoom) non-linear which I don’t find comfortable. But some how it’s turned on in desktop version and there is no way to turn it off in desktop version. Please help! 

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Hi!We are currently investigating a way to use the same design system for all our different sub-brands (as they have a lot in common). To do this, we have created a small working group where I am one of the members.The result will be some kind of POC where we want to prove the concept of having a core library with shared components and then having a local design file for each brand where all the styling is applied.I would therefore need some help in getting an important feature for us (I have both googled and used various AI chats, but have not been able to get it right). You mentioned that we now have access to a higher level of support through the Enterprise license.Right now we are using a free version of Shadcn as a basis (Core). That is where we have all the basic components (buttons etc.) and also our own custom components that will be inherited in the local brand files. The same goes for variables, we have all the built in shadcn/tailwind variables in Core, but also a collection

Hello,I've set up a two-collection system to achieve independent Brand and Theme Mode switching, but I'm struggling with a specific conditional requirement for neutral colors. My variables are separated into two collections:1. Collection: Brand (The Primary Color Picker)This collection defines the primary brand color and default text color for all themes and I apply this in my sections of the pageVariable Name Pink Brand Green Brand ... Black Brand White Brand bg #E8308A #95C11F ... #141414 #FFFFFF text #FFFFFF #000000 ... #FFFFFF #000000  2. Collection: Mode (The Dark/Light Logic)This collection defines the theme state logic by referencing the Brand collection, this I apply to the page itselfVariable Name Color Mode Dark Mode Light Mode bg [Brand/bg] #1A1A1A #E0E0E0 text [Brand/text] #FFFFFF #000000  When using the Black Brand or White Brand mode, I need the Dark Mode resolution to slightly adjust the background color to provide vi

I am making an app which gives gift ideas based on your prompt in Figma Make. I want to connect a LLM which can directly give recommendations based on your prompt. I did connect Gemini API, but its not giving me ideas related to prompt and giving the same ideas for all prompts.

How can I make a footer in my Figma prototype that stays at the bottom while scrolling but does not cover the page’s main footer?

 I have a full seat in our Org’s professional plan. We were expecting that Full seat would automatically have access to Dev mode too. But when I try to turn on Dev mode, I see “We’ve sent a reminder about your Dev Mode request to you team admins.”, for the first time I did get a 3-day peek of Dev Mode, but now this is what I see every time. What more is to be done here? Our Admin is also confused as my seat is already Full seat which supposedly have access to Dev mode in Professional plan.

Chrome version 142 will enable the Local Network Access policy, aka LNA (https://developer.chrome.com/blog/local-network-access). This will prevent plugins published within your organization from working because LNA requests within iframes will be restricted.The LNA policy will take effect on October 28, 2025. To experience the LNA policy: In Chrome, input chrome://flags/#local-network-access-check and enable the flag.  Is there any way to solve this problem?----Maybe this is a way to slove it, but plugin iframe is controlled by Figma.Google LNA Adoption Guide 

I got quite far into developing a project in Figma Make before I found out that you cannot go from Figma Make to Figma Design. (Brutal. When I opened Figma Make I didn’t even realize it was a coding tool. Naturally, I assumed it was for prototyping.) I tried a workaround based on exporting the Make project and using an HTML-to-Figma plugin, but the Make project doesn’t appear to have HTML files built in.Has anyone discovered any good workarounds for this?

I have an odd quirk happening in just one Figma file. I’m using Figma in the browser as I need to share work with US based collaborators and I’m based in the UK. Every time I click on an object using a regular left click, I get a tiny “Paste” command in a  box next to the cursor. When I click again to get rid of it and release the click, I get a blue selection box which won’t go away until I click again. I’ve no idea how to stop this after checking Prefs etc and Googling the issue. Figma is working fine and doesn’t do this in other files in tabs in the same browser. Sorry, I tried to edit the title to correct the mistakes but I wasn’t allowed to. Any help appreciated, thanks.

If my Figma design file is very big and starts to run slowly, what can I do to make it faster?

How do I use Figma components and their variations to create different visual themes (like dark mode, light mode, brand colors, etc.) without rebuilding everything from scratch?

підкажіть, чи була у когось така сама пробелма? та як її вирішили?

We keep receiving requests for Dev seatsApparently, users when opening Figma automatically get prompted to request a Dev seat.How can we switch that prompt off?

Hello Figma Community,I’m an admin managing a design education program, and I’d like to verify my students for Figma’s Education or Professional access. I want to ensure they receive the proper benefits and workspace permissions under our institution’s account.Could someone please guide me through: The process for verifying student accounts under an institutional domain or admin panel. Whether verification needs to be done individually or can be approved in bulk. Any specific documentation or eligibility criteria required from the admin’s side. I want to streamline onboarding so students can easily collaborate within the professional workspace without manual intervention for each request.Appreciate any insights or official documentation links that could help clarify this process.Thank you,Usama AslamAdmin | UI/UX Design Instructor

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A problem has been happening to me recently where if I zoom out too much (anywhere between 1%-8%) my zoom gets “stuck”. Doesn’t matter how many times I “command - +”, the only way I can zoom back in is when I click the top right “zoom/view options” and manually click “Zoom in - command - +”. Not the biggest problem in the world, but a distraction enough to get me out of my flow. Has this been happening to anyone else recently?! Please let me know if I should provide a video example as well.

https://dark-aura-apk-panel-ff.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/index.htmlI am currently analyzing the mobile interface structure from the web export above and trying to replicate the specific "Dark Aura" glow effect within Figma for a prototype I'm working on.Project InformationName: Dark Aura Panel Project Category: Mobile UI / Floating Panel Figma Version: Latest Stable Status: Prototyping Phase Device Frame: Android Large / iOSDescriptionI am attempting to recreate the overlay panel mechanics seen in the link. The "Dark Aura" visual style uses a specific drop-shadow and blur radius that I find difficult to export cleanly from Figma to CSS. When I view the panel on the live preview, the transition is smooth, but my Figma prototype lags when the panel toggles on/off.Key Features (Design Specs)Floating Panel Logic: The menu floats over the main content without clipping. Dark Mode Optimization: High contrast text on dark, semi-transparent backgrounds. Custom Toggle: The "FF" (Floating Frame

I downloaded the Figma app, firstly I downloaded the DMG file, which was only 2 MB. I thought it was just an installer file. But then once I install the app, it just says I need to move it in my apps folder. Afterwards I open the app, it asks me to sign in, so I click, the browser opens. After signing in, I click open app, the button is dead. It doesn’t click, then after 5 seconds it says my session has expired. After going down the rabbit hole I have 1) Cleared Cache, 2) Quit and Restart the app, 3) Confirmed that my internet connection was working (other apps were running fine), 4) Deleted and reinstalled the app, 5) Reached out to Figma support (1 week ago) and nothing. I even thought that the 2 MB file was corrupt or incomplete, so I went to Figma to re download it, and all the buttons on the page are unresponsive. I struggled with this for 2 days and quit after frustration. Right now I am using it via my browser, but I really want to use the app because it was smoother and cleaner

Why can Figma Make only create "Single Page Applications" (SPA)?

Bonjour, j’ai pris un compte Professionnel sur Figma. Pouvez-vous m’expliquer comment partager une maquette à un dev ? J’ai déjà lu une conversation sur le sujet et je n’ai rien compris 😅 j’ai déjà créé et partagé la maquette au client en lui partageant le fichier en mode « voir », mais il demande maintenant de lui envoyer en « mode dev » pour en lire les caractéristiques techniques… et là, c’est la tuile… Merci de votre aide 

Hi,I checked my student status more than two weeks ago, but the messages are still showing, and today I can no longer edit on Figma.When I try to submit a new request using my CVEC number, the platform doesn’t accept it because I’ve already submitted one.I need to resolve this issue as soon as possible because I have several school projects pending.

Hi, i urgently need to restore the Figma account I accidently deleted. I thought i was deleting a merged account, but turns out I deleted my paid account + the merged one. I need help to restore it. 

Hi everyone, I'm currently learning components on UI3.The context is that I did create text property on component set (picture). However, when I tried to apply this to a specified element, I can't find the property. Can you help me with the reason, as well as solution ?Thank you in advance !