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In this video we’ll use variables to track state in order to create efficient prototypes in Figma. Together we’ll make an intricate sidebar, with collapsible sections, filtering options, and different scrolling areas.

I also cover auto layout, component variants, and various keyboard shortcuts.

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0:00 Intro
00:16 What we're making
00:51 The starter file
01:36 Creating variables
02:24 Conditional layer visibility
03:04 Adding Auto Layout
03:43 Adding variants
04:59 Toggling variables with prototype actions
06:14 Checking in prototype mode...
06:57 Linking variables to variants
07:59 More layer visibility
09:18 Auto Layout again
10:02 Toggle variables
10:44 Your turn!
11:05 Shortcuts ftw
12:03 Labelling variants
12:25 Toggling variables in prototype mode
13:10 Fixed scrolling
14:04 Tidying up by moving padding
14:47 Making the header sticky