Quick summary
Adding padding in Figma requires enabling Auto Layout on a frame and then configuring horizontal, vertical, or individual padding values in the Design panel. This step-by-step walkthrough shows exactly where to find the padding controls and how to set precise spacing inside any Figma frame.
Steps
- Select the frame in your Figma design canvas where you want to add padding.
- Open the right-side panel and locate the Layout section under the Design tab.
- Click the Use Auto Layout icon to enable Auto Layout on the selected frame.
- Find the Padding option and configure your preferred horizontal and vertical padding values, or enable Individual Padding for more precise control over each side.
- Once configured, the padding is applied to the selected frame and your layout updates immediately.
