# Figma basics

New -> design file to create an empty draft\
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### Tools

#### **Frame tool** 

creates a "canvas" with presets, width and height can be changed 

#### Text

2 ways to add type (no difference between them):

* Click "t" button and start typing
* Click "t" button and left-click and drag

Right-click on an object -> create component -> the outline will change to purple. After you duplicate it, every change on the original component will reflect in dupes.

**Auto-layout**

### Keyboard keys

* ctrl + d - duplicates
* ctrl + g - groups
  * double click - access element in a group 
* shift while holding - moves element on a straight line
* shift + r - show rules
  * left click and drag on the ruler to create a red helper line
* space to switch between hand cursor and pointer
* ctrl+alt+k - create component
* hold alt while dragging to see padding info