Why It Matters
Auto layout transforms static designs into responsive, flexible systems. Instead of manually positioning every element, you define relationships: stack horizontally with 16px gap, fill container width, hug content height. This mirrors how CSS works, making designs more developer-friendly and reducing the disconnect between design and code.
Examples
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A button with auto layout automatically expands when text is longer and contracts when text is shorter.
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A card component uses nested auto layout: vertical stack for overall structure, horizontal stack for the header with icon and title.
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A table row uses auto layout with "Space between" to distribute cells evenly across the available width.
How BiblioKit Helps
FixTable normalizes inconsistent auto layout settings in tables and data grids, ensuring consistent spacing and alignment.
Related Terms
Frame
A container element in Figma that can hold other elements, support auto layout, have its own styling, and serve as the building block for components.
Constraints
Rules that define how an element resizes and repositions relative to its parent frame when the parent changes size.
Design Tokens
Named, platform-agnostic values that store design decisions like colors, spacing, typography, and shadows, enabling consistent styling across design tools and code.
Design Handoff
The process of transferring design specifications, assets, and context from designers to developers for implementation.
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