How to use Boolean Groups in Figma

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A step by step guide on carry out boolean groups operations (union, subtract, intersect, exclude or flatten) using shapes in Figma.

Step One: Create the shapes

A screenshot of Figma with a series of shapes drawn on the screen. They fall under five categories "Union" "Subtract" "Intersect" "Exclude" and "Flatten."

In Figma, create the shapes that you wish to carry out a boolean operation on.

Step Two: Select the Shapes

A screenshot of Figma with a series of shapes drawn on the screen. They fall under five categories "Union" "Subtract" "Intersect" "Exclude" and "Flatten." The image shows that the two shapes under union have been selected.

Select the shapes that you wish to carry out the boolean operation on.

Step Three: Perform the Operation

A screenshot of Figma with a series of shapes drawn on the screen. They fall under five categories "Union" "Subtract" "Intersect" "Exclude" and "Flatten." An arrow is pointing to the dropdown on the "Boolean Groups" icon on the top menu bar. It is found on the far right of the central options in Figma. This dropdown opens a menu that allows you to pick an operation. The operations that are available are "Union" "Subtract" "Intersect" "Exclude" or "Flatten."

Open the dropdown next to the Boolean Groups icon on the top menu bar and select the operation that you wish to carry out.

Results from each of the operations can be found below.

A screenshot of Figma with a series of shapes drawn on the screen. They fall under five categories "Union" "Subtract" "Intersect" "Exclude" and "Flatten." Each of the shapes on the screen have had an operation carried out on them and demonstrate the outcome of each boolean group operation.

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How to use Boolean Groups in Figma

A step by step guide on carry out boolean groups operations (union, subtract, intersect, exclude or flatten) using shapes in Figma.

Step One: Create the shapes

Step Two: Select the Shapes

Step Three: Perform the Operation

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