Figma Sections: Organize Your Workspace for Better Collaboration

Figma's Sections feature offers a powerful way to organize your design files and streamline the prototyping process. Unlike frames, sections have rounded edges and their own unique icon, making them visually distinct. They can be nested like frames, but not inside frames or groups. Sections automatically push themselves to the top of the layer stack and resize based on their contents when double-clicked.

How to Use Figma Sections

To create a section, simply select the objects you want to enclose and wrap them with a section. Sections can be nested within other sections, allowing for even more organization. You can rename sections by double-clicking on their names or using the left sidebar.

Prototyping with Figma Sections

Sections can be wired for interactions and contain states, enabling designers to exit and re-enter a flow at the same point without complex wiring. This enhances the prototyping process and reduces the need for excessive connections and frames. Figma now recognizes the starting frame, making dynamic links more straightforward.

Benefits of Figma Sections

• Improved organization: Sections help designate areas for collaboration, organize files, and indicate readiness for implementation during developer handoff.
• Easy sharing: You can share specific sections with other users by selecting the section and pressing the share button.
• Enhanced collaboration: Sections can nest and move with other sections, making it easier to manage comments during layout or position changes.

By using Figma's Sections feature, designers can better organize their workspace, collaborate more effectively with their team, and streamline the design process.