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[Feature Request] Allow spacing input field for unevenly spaced objects

  • October 5, 2023
  • 2 replies
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Gregory-Clever-Starfish

Hi @Figma_support

Issue If you choose unevenly spaced objects, Figma doesn’t allow you to enter a numeric figure to evenly space these. It does if the objects are evenly spaced though.

Example Let’s say you have 3 objects on the canvas, each at different distances from each other and you want to set the vertical spacing between each object to 32px. You need to evenly distribute the objects first then then set the 32px spacing.

Solution Cut the need to evenly distribute step by adding horiz and vert spacing inputs fields when unevenly space objects are selected.

Mock up

Thank you!

2 replies

ksn
Figmate
  • Community Support
  • October 27, 2023

Hey @Gregory-Clever-Starfish! I see what you’re saying – I’m editing your topic a bit to help get this in front of more people (in case they’re looking for something similar).

No alternative I can provide at the moment, but this should help the feedback train get moving 😁


Jaycee Lewis
Figmate

Hi ​@Gregory-Clever-Starfish  👋 Great news! We've added two new auto spacing modes, "Around" and "Evenly," alongside the existing default (now called "Between"). Full details here: https://help.figma.com/hc/en-us/articles/31289464393751-Use-the-horizontal-and-vertical-flows-in-auto-layout#h_01JT9HNB6VS9ZJN0KCCPMXAC6N Have fun designing! — Jaycee