The New Update of Framer

The kick-off of 2024 introduces a refreshing and exciting Framer update that propels its feature set into new avenues. The January update focuses on enhancing the layout tools, particularly the stack tool presets, namely rows and columns.

Stack Tool Enhancement

Modifying the canvas layout has been amped up. Start with an empty canvas and select a row or column stack. Like clockwork, two frames materialize, setting the ground for your creative process. Suppose you intend to add an existing layer onto these set columns. Smartly, the stack tool wraps around the current layers reflecting a flexibility, proving handy beyond designing from scratch.

Streamlined Gap and Padding Controls

With a focus on user-experience, the gap and padding controls have also undergone an upgrade. Whether it's hovering over the gap areas, which now visibly highlight or using tooltips, tinted for better perception, controlling your canvas's spacing is now simpler. You can also alter height even when the gap is at zero – all of this also ties back to the padding controls.

Demonstrating the new process, design an auto-sizing layer. Then, dragging the padding handles is all it takes to add some padding. For an equal distribution on all sides, simply hold the shift key. These modifications help make stacks more flexible, catering to daily usage.

Video Shortcut for Easy Embedding

The January update introduces a new video shortcut to the layout menu, nestled right below the image option. A click and drag anywhere on the page lets you add a video at your preferred size. Previewing it then shows an auto-playing video, ready to be customized in the property panel. This addition makes embedding videos on your site smoother and more intuitive than before.

Notable Noteworthy Bug Fixes

Alongside these features, the update also irons out a series of bugs. A standout fix pertains to the video property effects. Users can now right-click anywhere on the property to copy, paste, or remove it. This replicates for any property, making property adjustments more user-friendly.

In the spirit of elevating design capabilities, the Framer update promises to instill efficiency and creativity. With a flurry of enhancements and fixes, aligning designs with visions has expanded horizons. This Framer Showcase of revamped features drives home the emphasis on optimizing user control over properties. Aided by Framer Tutorials, stay in touch to adapt the learning curve to the latest progresses swiftly.

In the pursuit of crafting unique Framer Templates or creating community-inspired Framer Remixes, the journey sparks innovation. Moreover, to delve deeper into the application, the Framer Experts corner offers insights. The evolution of Framer is poised for more updates soon, so stay tuned, and happy designing!