Set big nudge to your spacing unit

Change Figma's Shift + arrow nudge from 10 px to 8 px so every move lands on your grid.

Tool
Figma
Published
22 Sept 2026
Disciplines
UI/UXWeb
  1. Open the main menu and go to Preferences, then Nudge amount.
  2. Set Big nudge to 8 (or whatever your spacing unit is).
  3. Now Shift + arrow keys move layers in steps that match your spacing scale.
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