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May 5, 2021

Figma prototype UI obscuring fixed website header

  • May 5, 2021
  • 162 replies
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  1. Describe the problem your experiencing and how your idea helps solve this
    Screenshot and sample file below. I’m using an iMac sized frame with extended height. This issue is exacerbated by the fact that this is the now the default view when using multiple flow starting points and is the only way to actually change the flow starting point. So you have a constant trade-off of whether you want to see the Figma controls or your prototype’s. Annoying as hell.

EDIT: When sidebar is hidden, the fixed header is visible but inaccessible. As soon as the cursor hovers near it, the Figma UI appears over the (clickable) website header. Wow…

  1. Add as much context as possible (screenshots, Figma files, mockups, etc.)
    https://www.figma.com/file/WlYbWyHwtBGEFZihdMt2az/Bug-Obscured-fixed-header?node-id=0%3A1

CleanShot 2021-07-27 at 13.24.41

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    Lee_Marett
    February 6, 2023

    Yes, please fix. It’s still good to have the “hide figma ui” option as you might not want to see the different prototypes, but it’s annoying to have to hide it just so you can see the top of the prototype you’re presenting.

      Orla_Hunter
      Orla_Hunter
      February 8, 2023

      Please can Figma fix this? PLEASE!

        Tomas_Coox
        February 13, 2023

        Just…FIX!!!

          Petr_Jandak
          Petr_Jandak
          New Member
          February 22, 2023

          There are things concerning Figma, I simply don’t understand. This is one of them. How should I access the comments for the menu mockup hidden underneath the Figma’s topbar?!

          And the problem is there for years!

            bartvox
            bartvox
            March 9, 2023

            Please fix this. Hiding the Figma UI is not a solution, the Figma UI would be useful if it didn’t overlay the top of the prototype.

            Also FYI for others, Command + . (Sketch’s shortcut for hiding the UI) does the same thing as Command + \.

            Serhiy_Torba
            Serhiy_Torba
            March 21, 2023

            The best way to resolve that issue - is to move all items from the header to the side pane and remove the header at all.

              xMOx
              xMOx
              Active Member
              March 28, 2023

              Just wanted to share my suggestion to have a side bar instead of the top bar

                Dan_Brown
                April 24, 2023

                It’s odd that the longer the page gets, the more of a problem this is. I’ve added empty space above my header but the amount of space that needs to be added changes depending on how tall my frame is (1400 px tall frame needs more additional space than a 1000 px frame).

                Be cool to have this fixed…

                  Nandhakumar_A
                  May 4, 2023

                  I really don’t know why Figma is not caring about this issue, as Figma UI/UX tool. They don’t care about good user experience. This is rediculous.

                  This is too annoying. Please fix this.

                    djv
                    Figmate
                    djv
                    Community Support
                    May 4, 2023

                    Hey @Nandhakumar_A,

                    We hear you and understand your frustration. The best workaround was marked as a temporary solution in the interim.

                    To be completely transparent, our team is aware of this thread, but with only 115 Votes, developers are prioritizing other features with +700 Votes. Rest-assured, we will continue to pass along feedback and monitor Votes to determine prioritization of features for future release.

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