How to Make the Figma Prototype Responsive
- George Apostolov
How to Make the Figma Prototype Responsive: step-by-step guide
Inside your Figma design canvas, find and select the component you want to use as the navigation button.
After that, head over to the right-side panel and click the 'Prototype' tab.
Hover your mouse cursor to the selected component.
Next, grab the 'Add' icon and drag it to one of the prototype frames you wish to use.
Configure the Interaction settings properly to create a responsive connection. As for the Trigger, use 'On Click'. Meanwhile, select 'Navigate To' for the Action. You can customize the rest of the settings based on your preferences.
Do the same series of steps for the other navigation button.
Once done, right-click the navigation component and select 'Copy'.
Subsequently, right-click the first prototype frame and select 'Paste Here'. After that, paste the navigation component into the other prototype frame.
Finally, click the 'Present' button at the top-right corner to view and check the output.
After completing these steps, your Figma design will become responsive based on your prototype inputs. Simply click the navigation component to see how your design responds.
Quick answer: To make the Figma prototype responsive in Figma, select the navigation button, open the Prototype tab, drag the Add icon to a prototype frame, and configure the interaction settings. Repeat for other buttons, paste the components into the prototype frames, and click Present to test the responsive output.
About this Figma tutorial
Configure prototype interactions and navigation components in Figma to build responsive designs you can test instantly. This guide shows how to make the Figma Prototype Responsive in 10 steps, starting with "Inside your Figma design canvas, find and select the component you want to use as the n..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, your Figma design will become responsive based on your pr...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Figma interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to make the Figma Prototype Responsive?
10 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Figma data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Figma. Related guides: How to Make Your Figma Design Interactive, How to Merge Layers in Figma and How to Merge Shapes in Figma to Form a New Object. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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