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Merge layers with Flatten

Figma has a feature called Flatten that helps you merge two layers or more together and transform them into a vector layer.

Here’s how to combine two separate shapes into one.

• First create a rectangular shape and give it a width of 500 of a height of 500.

• Next, draw an Ellipse and give it the same height and width of the rectangle.

• Drag the Ellipse shape over the rectangle, as shown in the image below.

• Select the two shape layers and right-click to trigger the context menu.
• Choose Flatten to merge the two layers or use the keyboard  shortcut:

  Mac: Command + E

  Windows: Ctrl+ E

Notice in the layer panel, the two shapes are now transformed into a single vector layer. Text and shape layers can also be combined to create interesting effects. It’s the same process.