How to create a presentation overlay in Figma

A step by step guide for creating a presentation overlay that shows page numbers.

Oscar de la Hera Gomez
Written by Oscar de la Hera Gomez
First published on 06/19/2024 at 15:00
Last Updated on 06/19/2024 at 16:15
<p>A flower that represents Figma with the text "Presentation Overlay" beneath it.</p>

A step by step guide for creating a presentation overlay that shows page numbers.

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The following tutorial assumes that you have created a Figma design file and recommends you integrate a design system as an external library.

How to create a new Design File in FigmaHow to add a library to a Figma design file

Step One: Create a Frame

<p>A screenshot of Figma highlighting the "Presentation" presets that exist on the right hand side menu after you click the F key.</p>

Click F and select a Presentation preset from the menu on the right side.

Step Two: Create the Overlay

<p>A screenshot of Figma showing two components: PageNumber and Overlay.</p>

Add the relevant elements to the presentation frame.

Once you are done, convert the presentation frame into a component (i.e. Overlay or PresentationOverlay).

How to create a component in Figma

Please note that will also need to create a separate frame and component for the PageNumber, which will need to sit within the Overlay.

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