Arrows are a basic shape in Figma. Like regular lines and shapes such as rectangles and ellipses, an arrow serves as a building block for creating more elaborate designs.
Arrows in Figma aren’t challenging to produce, but even something as simple as a pointed line has various styles and features you can change and adjust. This article will explain where to find arrows in Figma, how to create them in different styles, and change their appearance.
How to Create a Straight Arrow in Figma
Creating a simple, straight arrow dataset in Figma couldn’t be easier. You don’t have to use multiple tools or do more than a few clicks. It’s even simpler than drawing an arrow on a piece of paper.
Follow these steps to create a basic arrow in Figma:
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- Press the “Rectangle” drop-down menu at the top toolbar.
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- Select “Arrow.”
- Click anywhere on the canvas.
And there you have it – a simple 7 partner with influencers arrow. You can even shorten these four steps by pressing the “Shift” and “L” keys on your keyboard and then clicking somewhere on the canvas.
Once you create the arrow, you can change its color under “Stroke” or change the arrow style. The default style is the so-called “line arrow,” but there are also triangle arrows, reversed triangle, circle, and diamond-shaped arrows.
You can make the arrow double-pointed b2b reviews by selecting an arrow style for both ends under “Stroke” or change the start and end points with the swap button. The end point can be either square or rounded. You can change the arrow color, thickness, and layer and add a gradient.
How to Create a Curved Arrow in Figma
Curved arrows are useful for various designs where you need to indicate rotation, switching, swapping, etc. In Figma, you can create an arrow that goes in a half circle or bends just slightly.
Here’s how to create a slightly bent arrow with the “Pen” tool:
- Tap the “Pen” tool in the top toolbar and select “Pen” or press the “P” keyboard shortcut.