From Design to Code: Inspecting in Figma
Inspection translates a design into code-ready specs. It's the "view source" for a design file, showing exact colors, sizes, and spacing. Developers use it to build UIs; designers use it to verify consistency. Don't blindly copy auto-generated code.
Inspection is how you look under the hood of a design file to get concrete values for code. Instead of guessing, you can see the exact hex codes, font sizes, and pixel distances for any element. Developers use this to translate mockups into CSS, iOS, or Android layouts. The main pitfall is not knowing your access level; your tools differ between view-only Design Mode and paid Dev Mode. Also, treat auto-generated code as a guide, not a final deliverable.
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