# What is Auto Layout?

A Figma layout rule that makes frames resize automatically when their contents change. It works like CSS flexbox for design files.

## In real work

Apply Auto Layout to the tag component so it expands horizontally when the label text gets longer.

## Related terms

- [Component](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/component.md)
- [Instance](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/instance.md)
- [Variants](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/variants.md)
- [Variables](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/variables.md)
- [Hierarchy](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/hierarchy.md)

## How is this different from Googling it?

Google gives a definition. Prompthaus pairs each term with how it shows up in standups, PRs, prompts, and design reviews—then quizzes you until the word sticks. One term a day on iPhone.

- Category: Design
- HTML: https://prompthausapp.com/learn/auto-layout
- App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/prompthaus-ai-vocabulary/id6776314407