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Layout Grid works one way but not another.

  • March 6, 2026
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stevemg

Quick question about the layout grid. So say I have 3 objects, I turn Auto layout on and select Grid and then set the Grid to 3x1. I go into my Grid settings and set each grid item to hug and the rows to Hug. 
Everything is super.

Grid of 3x1

But then...I think you know what? I want a 1x3 Grid! So I change it and it works great, yay!

1x3 Grid!


Then I’m like: “omg that is lame, I need to return to 3x1!” So I go back into the Grid property and I try to change back to 3x1 and when I try, Figma is not cooperative. Figma says nope, and sometimes it reverts to 3x3 or 3x2. And the items stay in the left column. 

Why?

And no matter how I try I can’t use the Grid property to go back to 3x1, unless I drag my items into those positions then change it in the grid property, or by deleting grid rows. 

So ultimately my question is: why can I go from 3x1 to 1x3, but not back again? Whyyy!?

Cheers!