Quick summary
Removing Auto Layout in Figma lets you break objects free from fixed alignment rules so you can position them anywhere on the canvas. This guide walks you through the exact right-click steps needed to deactivate Auto Layout instantly on any selected group.
Steps
- Select the Auto Layout group on your Figma design canvas by clicking the group of objects that currently uses the Auto Layout feature.
- Right-click on the selection and choose 'Remove Auto Layout' from the context menu options.
- Confirm that Auto Layout is deactivated — you can now freely move objects around the canvas without any fixed arrangement pattern.
