Tbh, I just found out about the 'Shift + S' trick in Figma and it's a game changer

I was working on a mobile app screen and kept having to zoom in and out to check small details like icon spacing. Honestly, it was driving me nuts. Then I watched a tutorial from a designer in Austin and she mentioned pressing Shift + S to toggle a pixel grid overlay. It lets you see the exact pixel grid at any zoom level. Has anyone else found a different shortcut that helps with checking alignment fast?

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zarak182d ago

Wait, that ruler guide trick is smart! It reminds me of when I was trying to line up some text blocks last week and I kept nudging them with the arrow keys. I got so annoyed until I realized holding Shift while pressing the arrows moves things ten pixels at a time. It was perfect for making small, exact adjustments without my mouse. Why are these little shortcuts always hidden? What's your go-to for fine-tuning stuff?

oscarwilliams2d ago

Oh man, that pixel grid trick is a lifesaver! I actually started using the 'R' key to quickly drop a ruler guide, then just tap it again to make it go away. It's way faster than dragging from the side rulers every single time. Makes checking distances between elements a total breeze.