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Component instances inside a table randomly resizing / breaking Auto Layout constraints over time.

  • June 2, 2026
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nhn83

Hi everyone, I am facing an issue with a table component I created in Figma.!--tgqphd|[]-->

Inside the table rows, I used component instances for cells (or content blocks). Everything looks perfect initially, but after some time, the instances randomly resize themselves, shrinking or expanding unpredictably and breaking the Auto Layout settings.!--tgqphd|[]-->

I have checked the parent component constraints (Fill container / Hug contents), but the instances still seem to "forget" their dimensions after a while or when updating.!--tgqphd|[]-->

Has anyone experienced this bug? What is the best practice or solution to keep table instances stable in Figma? Thanks!!--tgqphd|[]-->

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Gayani_S
Figmate
  • Gayani_S
  • Community Support
  • June 5, 2026

Hey ​@nhn83, thanks for reaching out! 

What you're describing, instances inside a table randomly lose their Auto Layout sizing over time is something we've seen reported before, and I want to make sure we're tracking this properly.

A couple of things that may help in the meantime while we dig into the root cause:

  1. Toggle the resizing manually — select the affected instance(s), set the height (or width) to Fixed, then immediately back to Hug contents or Fill container. This can "wake up" the Auto Layout and restore the expected dimensions.
  2. Run Regenerate all instances — go to the main menu, search for "Regenerate all instances" in the Quick Actions bar (Cmd/Ctrl + /), and run it. This has helped others see their instances snap back to their correct Auto Layout behaviour.
  3. Check for mixed resizing on the main component — make sure every layer inside your main table component has consistent Fill/Hug settings. Even one fixed child in the hierarchy can cause the cascade to break on instances.

To help us understand whether this is the same underlying bug we're tracking, could you share a few details?

  • Is this happening in the browser, the desktop app or both? 
  • Your Figma version (you can find this under the Figma menu > Help and account > About)
  • Does it seem to happen at a specific moment, like after opening the file, editing content inside an instance, or publishing a library update?

We're aware of related Auto Layout rendering issues and the team is actively looking at them. The more detail you can share, the better I can make sure your case is linked to the right investigation.

 

For some broader context on how Auto Layout behaves with nested instances, this Help Center article on Auto Layout is a solid reference, particularly the section on resizing behaviour with nested components.

 

Thank you for your help! 

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