Can I Merge Blocks in Figma?

In Figma, the term “blocks” can refer to any collection of design elements—such as frames, shapes, text boxes, buttons, or cards. While there’s no literal “merge” command like in word processors, Figma offers several powerful tools for combining blocks into single, manageable units. Whether you’re building UI layouts, dashboards, or reusable components, you can group or frame blocks for better structure, control, and reuse.

🧱 What Does “Merging Blocks” Mean in Figma?

Merging blocks typically refers to combining multiple visual or functional elements so they behave as one. This can mean:

Grouping them for easy movement or duplication
Nesting them into a Frame for layout control
Converting them into a Component for reuse
Flattening them for static shapes or icons

Each of these options serves a different purpose in your design workflow.

🛠 1. Group Blocks (`Ctrl/Cmd + G`)

Use Group when you want to move or scale multiple elements together without changing their relative positions. Grouping is ideal for quick layout work or temporary combinations.

How:

Select two or more elements.
Press Ctrl + G (Windows) or Cmd + G (Mac).
The new group appears in the Layers panel and can be renamed.

Tip: Groups are lightweight but don’t support padding or Auto Layout settings. Use Frames for more control.

🛠 2. Frame Blocks (`Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + G`)

Frames are containers that can hold other layers and support Auto Layout, constraints, and nesting. If you want to merge blocks and maintain alignment, spacing, or responsive behavior—frame them.

How:

Select the elements.
Press Ctrl + Alt + G (Windows) or Cmd + Option + G (Mac).
The result is a new Frame that you can size, align, and style.

Use cases: Cards, navigation bars, input fields, buttons, or grouped text-image modules.

🛠 3. Create a Component (`Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + K`)

Once you’ve grouped or framed your blocks into a useful UI pattern, convert them into a Component to reuse it across files and pages.

How:

Select your merged blocks.
Press Ctrl + Alt + K (Windows) or Cmd + Option + K (Mac).
The element is now a Component and can be dragged from the Assets panel.

Bonus: Add Variants and properties to make it interactive and flexible.

🛠 4. Flatten (Optional – For Icons or Final Shapes)

If you want to combine vector elements into a single shape—such as for logos, icons, or decorative elements—use Flatten.

How:

Select overlapping or adjacent shapes.
Right-click and choose Flatten, or press Ctrl/Cmd + E.

Warning: This will convert editable text or grouped elements into a single vector, so use it only when needed for static assets.

✅ Summary

Yes, you can merge blocks in Figma using Groups, Frames, Components, or Flatten depending on your needs:

Use Case	Action	Shortcut
Temporary combination	Group	Ctrl/Cmd + G
Layout + responsiveness	Frame	Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + G
Reusability	Component	Ctrl/Cmd + Alt + K
Final vector shape	Flatten	Ctrl/Cmd + E

By choosing the right technique, you can manage your design more efficiently and keep your Figma files organized and scalable.