# Apply a masonry grid without opening the plugin > Use Masonry Grid (Auto) or Masonry Grid (Custom) from the plugin menu or Quick Actions, or re-apply a grid with the button in Figma's right panel. ## Goal Arrange or refresh a masonry grid in one step, for example after adding or resizing cards. ## Before you start - A frame with layers inside, or several layers that share the same parent, selected on the canvas. ## Steps 1. **Run the automatic grid** Choose Plugins > Masonry | Grid Layout > Masonry Grid (Auto), or type its name in Quick Actions (Ctrl/Cmd+/). Masonry works out the columns and applies the grid; a message at the bottom of the screen says how many columns and items it used. 2. **Or set columns and gap yourself** Choose Masonry Grid (Custom). Enter Columns (Figma suggests 2 to 6; you can also type auto) and, if you like, a Gap in pixels (suggestions: 8, 12, 16, 24, 32). Press Enter to apply. 3. **Re-apply from the right panel** After a grid has been applied, select its container and click Apply Masonry Grid in Figma's right panel. Masonry applies the grid again with the settings saved on that container. Open Masonry Grid opens the plugin window instead. ## Tips - Masonry Grid (Auto) uses the settings saved on a container when it has some; otherwise it works out the columns and aims for at least two. - Quick actions and the right-panel button set each layer to its column's width without changing its height, and they recalculate the order. For images, or to keep a hand-made order, apply from the plugin window, which keeps proportions. ## Result Your selection is arranged into a masonry grid without the plugin window staying open. ## If something goes wrong - **"Select layers to arrange in masonry grid"** -> Nothing was selected. Select a frame or several layers and run the command again. - **"Daily limit reached (8 adjustments). Open the plugin to upgrade to Pro."** -> Today's 8 free layouts are used up. Masonry opens its window so you can upgrade, or try again tomorrow. ## Common questions ### Can I apply a masonry grid with a keyboard shortcut? Yes. Open Quick Actions with Ctrl/Cmd+/ and type Masonry Grid (Auto) or Masonry Grid (Custom). Figma's Run last plugin shortcut (Alt+Ctrl+P or Option+Cmd+P) repeats the last one. ### Which gap does Masonry Grid (Custom) use if I leave Gap empty? 16 px. Masonry Grid (Custom) starts from Masonry’s starting settings plus the columns and gap you enter, not from the settings saved on the container. ### Do quick actions count towards the daily limit? Yes. Every applied layout counts, from the plugin window, the menu or the right panel. ## Related guides - [Get started with Masonry: select, preview and apply a layout](https://raiken.io/kb/masonry/masonry-create-grid): Select a frame or a few layers, check the preview, then click Apply Layout. Masonry puts every layer in the shortest column. - [Rearrange cards in the preview and show your real designs](https://raiken.io/kb/masonry/masonry-rearrange-preview): Drag cards between columns in Masonry's preview to set your own order, load thumbnails of your layers with Show content, then apply. --- Source: https://raiken.io/kb/masonry/masonry-quick-actions (Masonry help centre). Reviewed: 2026-10-30.