# How to Animate in Figma

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1. [Intro] How to Animate in Figma: Easy and Simple Steps
   - body: This guide provides a step-by-step process for creating animations in Figma. Follow these simple instructions to enhance your Figma projects with engaging animations.
   - voiceover: This guide will walk you through the steps to create a simple animation in Figma using the Smart Animate feature. Follow these steps to animate your designs seamlessly between frames.
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1. step_01 [image] - open figma.
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   - description: Open Your Design File
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   - voiceover: Launch the Figma application on your computer. Ensure you are signed in to your account.
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2. step_02 [image] - Create two frames - make a starting frame and an ending frame with your designs.
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   - description: Select the Layers to Animate
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   - voiceover: In your Figma project, create two frames. Design the starting state in the first frame and the ending state in the second frame. Make sure both frames are selected in the layers panel.
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3. step_03 [video] - Click here
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4. step_04 [image] - Connect your frames - click and drag from the first frame to create an arrow to the second frame.  Choose Smart Animate 
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   - description: Create a New Frame
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   - voiceover: Select the first frame and click on the Prototype tab in the right-hand panel. Click and drag from the first frame to the second frame to create a connection. In the interaction details, set the action to ‘Navigate To’ and choose 'Smart Animate' as the transition.
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5. step_05 [image] - Click Play in the top-right corner to preview your animation.
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   - description: Add Animation Settings
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   - voiceover: Click the Play button located in the top-right corner of the Figma interface. This will open the prototype viewer where you can see your animation in action.
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6. step_06 [image] - Hovering over it, it will see the animation.
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   - description: Preview and Adjust Animations
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   - voiceover: Hover over the frames in the prototype viewer to observe the animation transition. Ensure the animation is smooth and transitions as expected.
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8. [Outro] Next Steps
   - body: Now that you have created your animation, you can further refine it or explore additional animation features in Figma to make your design even more dynamic.
   - voiceover: You've successfully created a basic animation in Figma! Experiment with more complex interactions and animations to enhance your prototypes.
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