How Do You Make the Header Stay When Scrolling in Figma?
Do you want to create a sticky header in Figma that stays fixed at the top of the page even when you scroll? This can be a great way to enhance the usability and navigation of your designs. In this tutorial, we will explore how to achieve this effect using HTML and CSS.
Step 1: Creating the Header
The first step is to create the header element in your Figma design. This can be done by using the rectangle tool or any other shape tool to draw a box that represents your header. Fill it with your desired background color and add any text or icons that you want to include in your header.
Step 2: Exporting Your Design as HTML
In order to make your header stay fixed while scrolling, you need to export your Figma design as HTML. To do this, go to the File menu and select Export > Export Frames to... Choose HTML as the format and select a location on your computer where you want to save the exported files.
Step 3: Adding CSS Styling
Now, open the exported HTML file in a text editor or code editor of your choice. Add a tag within the section of the HTML file. Inside this tag, you can add CSS rules to style your header.
.header {
position: fixed;
top: 0;
width: 100%;
background-color: #ffffff;
box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
z-index: 9999;
}
The above CSS code sets the position of the header to fixed, which keeps it fixed at the top of the page. The top: 0 property ensures that the header is always positioned at the top. The width: 100% property makes the header span across the entire width of the page. You can customize the background color and add any additional styling as per your design.
Step 4: Linking CSS File to HTML
To apply the CSS styles to your HTML file, you need to link the CSS file to your HTML file. Add a tag within the section of your HTML file with its href attribute pointing to the location of your CSS file.
This ensures that your HTML file is linked to the external CSS file containing all your styles.
Step 5: Testing Your Sticky Header
You're almost done! Save your changes and open your HTML file in a web browser. Scroll down, and you should see that your header stays fixed at the top of the page while the rest of the content scrolls beneath it.
- If you want to make any changes to your header design or styling, go back to Figma, make your edits, and repeat steps 2-4.
- If you have multiple pages in your Figma design, repeat steps 2-4 for each page to make the headers stay fixed across all pages.
That's it! You have now successfully created a sticky header in Figma using HTML and CSS. This simple technique can greatly improve the user experience of your designs by providing easy access to important navigation elements.