# How to Use Auto Layout in Figma

> To use Auto Layout in Figma, right-click the target frame on your design canvas and select Add Auto Layout. Next, go to the Design tab in the right-side panel to configure the settings. Finally, return to the frame to make changes and reposition objects while maintaining your layout.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-use-auto-layout-in-figma/
Apps: Figma
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a50d3ab56e05a00ffd8eb/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Inside your Figma design canvas, select and right-click the frame where you wish to add the Auto Layout.
2. Choose 'Add Auto Layout' from the list of options.
3. After that, go to the right-side panel and find the Auto Layout section under the Design tab. Configure the provided settings based on your preferences.
4. Once done, head back to the selected frame and make your desired changes. At this point, you can now move the objects to your desired position while maintaining a specific layout.