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Feature Requests for Improving Grid Auto Layout in Figma


Suxrobjon_Xurramov

Hi Figma team and community! 👋

As a product designer who frequently works with complex layouts, I've really appreciated the flexibility of Auto Layout. However, I’ve noticed a few limitations with Grid Auto Layout that I believe could be improved to make the design workflow even smoother.

Here are my suggestions:
 

1. Remember previous Grid settings when switching back
When switching from grid auto layout to horizontal/vertical layout and then back to grid, it would be great if Figma could remember the previous settings (e.g., column/row count, spacing). This would save time and avoid repetitive reconfiguration.

 


2. Add “Fill”, “Fixed”, and “Hug” options to Grid Auto Layout
Currently, these sizing options aren’t available in grid mode, making manual resizing tedious. Bringing consistency in size behaviors across all layout types would be a big productivity boost.
 

The Grid Auto Layout currently doesn’t support the 'Hug' sizing option.



3. Make row/column selection click-based, not hover-based
Right now, hovering over the grid input auto-selects values, which leads to accidental changes. If selection only occurred on click, users would have better control and avoid unwanted inputs.

Additional note based on personal experience:
In my own workflow, I’ve frequently run into issues where simply moving my mouse across the grid input area unintentionally changes the selected number of rows or columns. This has happened many times, and honestly, it’s become a bit frustrating — especially when trying to quickly prototype or adjust layouts. Having a click-to-confirm interaction would make the experience more deliberate, accurate, and less mentally taxing.


Thanks for considering these ideas! 🙏

I’d love to hear if anyone else in the community feels the same or has found workarounds.

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