How to create a Section in Figma
A step by step guide on creating a new section or converting an existing frame into a section.
What are Sections ?
How to Create Sections
There are three ways to create a section
Option A | Create a new Section
Open the Frame Tool dropdown and select Section.
This can also be accessed by clicking the Figma canvas and pressing Shift + S on your keyboard.
Once you have done this, draw your section on the Figma Canvas.
Option B | Convert a Frame
Select an existing frame and open the Frame dropdown on the right menu side bar.
In the menu that appears (shown below), select Section.
C | Wrap in new Section
Select the frames or objects that you wish to wrap in a frame and click the Section icon on the top menu bar.
Alternatively, after selecting the chosen frames or objects, press Command + S to wrap the items in a section.