How to Merge Layers in Figma

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to merge layers within your design project in Figma. Follow these simple steps to combine multiple layers into a single layer efficiently.

  1. Open Your Figma File
    – Launch Figma and open the design file containing the layers you want to merge.

  2. Select the Layers
    – Hold Shift and click the layers on the canvas or in the Layers panel.

  3. Group the Layers
    – Press Ctrl + G (Windows) or Cmd + G (Mac) to combine the selected layers into one group.

  4. Use Boolean Operations (For Shapes)
    – With shapes selected, choose from the top toolbar: – Union
    – Subtract
    – Intersect
    – Exclude

  5. Flatten the Result (Optional)
    – Press Ctrl + E or Cmd + E to flatten them into a single editable layer.

  6. Done
    – Your layers are now merged, either grouped or as a single shape layer.

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