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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.
