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How To Create a Copy Component Button in Framer
In this blog, I’ll walk you through creating fully customizable a Copy Component Button in Framer. It can also be used to copy Framer components to the clipboard, which can later be pasted back into Framer.
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Why are copy component buttons so useful?
Every Framer component comes with a unique link that allows it to be pasted directly into any Framer project. This feature is widely used by user who want to share their components with others. They can easily distribute reusable components by placing the links into copy component buttons, so friends, customers, or clients can just click to copy, and then paste in Framer.
Grabbing the component URL
First things first, you need the URL of the component you want to enable copying for:
Open the assets panel in Framer.
Select the component you want to copy.
Click the three dots ( … ) next to the component’s name and choose Copy URL.
Why are copy component buttons so useful?
Every Framer component comes with a unique link that allows it to be pasted directly into any Framer project. This feature is widely used by user who want to share their components with others. They can easily distribute reusable components by placing the links into copy component buttons, so friends, customers, or clients can just click to copy, and then paste in Framer.
Grabbing the component URL
First things first, you need the URL of the component you want to enable copying for:
Open the assets panel in Framer.
Select the component you want to copy.
Click the three dots ( … ) next to the component’s name and choose Copy URL.
Why are copy component buttons so useful?
Every Framer component comes with a unique link that allows it to be pasted directly into any Framer project. This feature is widely used by user who want to share their components with others. They can easily distribute reusable components by placing the links into copy component buttons, so friends, customers, or clients can just click to copy, and then paste in Framer.
Grabbing the component URL
First things first, you need the URL of the component you want to enable copying for:
Open the assets panel in Framer.
Select the component you want to copy.
Click the three dots ( … ) next to the component’s name and choose Copy URL.
Copying the URL of a component.
Copying the URL of a component.
Copying the URL of a component.
This URL is the key to enabling the copy functionality in your button. When someone clicks the button, this URL will be added to their clipboard, ready to paste into any Framer project.
Using Framer’s pre-built “Copy to Clipboard” component
Framer provides a pre-built "Copy to Clipboard" component that you can use as the foundation for your button:
In the Insert Panel, search for "Copy to Clipboard."
Add the component to your canvas. It’s simple and functional, but it has limited customization options.
To make your button more dynamic, you’ll use this pre-built component as a hidden trigger within a fully customizable button.
This URL is the key to enabling the copy functionality in your button. When someone clicks the button, this URL will be added to their clipboard, ready to paste into any Framer project.
Using Framer’s pre-built “Copy to Clipboard” component
Framer provides a pre-built "Copy to Clipboard" component that you can use as the foundation for your button:
In the Insert Panel, search for "Copy to Clipboard."
Add the component to your canvas. It’s simple and functional, but it has limited customization options.
To make your button more dynamic, you’ll use this pre-built component as a hidden trigger within a fully customizable button.
This URL is the key to enabling the copy functionality in your button. When someone clicks the button, this URL will be added to their clipboard, ready to paste into any Framer project.
Using Framer’s pre-built “Copy to Clipboard” component
Framer provides a pre-built "Copy to Clipboard" component that you can use as the foundation for your button:
In the Insert Panel, search for "Copy to Clipboard."
Add the component to your canvas. It’s simple and functional, but it has limited customization options.
To make your button more dynamic, you’ll use this pre-built component as a hidden trigger within a fully customizable button.
The pre-built copy to clipboard component.
The pre-built copy to clipboard component.
The pre-built copy to clipboard component.
Quick tip: make sure this hidden pre-built component has its opacity set to 0, takes up the full width and height of your customizable button with absolute positioning and all pins set to zero, and finally that it has its z-index set to a larger value to ensure it'll be the one we click when we click our button.
Building your customizable button
Here’s where the fun begins. Let’s create a button that looks amazing and provides visual feedback when clicked.
Design the button:
Add a text element (e.g., "Copy Component") and an icon.
Wrap these elements in a stack for alignment and spacing.
Style your button with:
A background color.
Padding and rounded corners.
Hover effects (e.g., color or scale changes).
Create states for feedback:
Add two states (as variants): Default (before copying) and Copied (after copying).
For the Copied state:
Change the text to something like "Copied!"
Add animations, such as fading in and scaling up the text/icon.
Integrate the pre-built component:
Drag the pre-built "Copy to Clipboard" component to your button.
Set its opacity and fill color to 0, making it invisible.
Position it absolutely within the button and pin it to all sides, ensuring it covers the entire clickable area.
Adding functionality
To connect your button’s visual states to the copy functionality:
Set the text to copy.
Select the hidden "Copy to Clipboard" component.
Add your component’s URL as the text to be copied.
Link the states.
Add an interaction to transition from Default to Copied when the button is clicked.
Add a delay (e.g., 1.5 seconds) to automatically transition back to Default, providing a seamless experience.
Quick tip: make sure this hidden pre-built component has its opacity set to 0, takes up the full width and height of your customizable button with absolute positioning and all pins set to zero, and finally that it has its z-index set to a larger value to ensure it'll be the one we click when we click our button.
Building your customizable button
Here’s where the fun begins. Let’s create a button that looks amazing and provides visual feedback when clicked.
Design the button:
Add a text element (e.g., "Copy Component") and an icon.
Wrap these elements in a stack for alignment and spacing.
Style your button with:
A background color.
Padding and rounded corners.
Hover effects (e.g., color or scale changes).
Create states for feedback:
Add two states (as variants): Default (before copying) and Copied (after copying).
For the Copied state:
Change the text to something like "Copied!"
Add animations, such as fading in and scaling up the text/icon.
Integrate the pre-built component:
Drag the pre-built "Copy to Clipboard" component to your button.
Set its opacity and fill color to 0, making it invisible.
Position it absolutely within the button and pin it to all sides, ensuring it covers the entire clickable area.
Adding functionality
To connect your button’s visual states to the copy functionality:
Set the text to copy.
Select the hidden "Copy to Clipboard" component.
Add your component’s URL as the text to be copied.
Link the states.
Add an interaction to transition from Default to Copied when the button is clicked.
Add a delay (e.g., 1.5 seconds) to automatically transition back to Default, providing a seamless experience.
Quick tip: make sure this hidden pre-built component has its opacity set to 0, takes up the full width and height of your customizable button with absolute positioning and all pins set to zero, and finally that it has its z-index set to a larger value to ensure it'll be the one we click when we click our button.
Building your customizable button
Here’s where the fun begins. Let’s create a button that looks amazing and provides visual feedback when clicked.
Design the button:
Add a text element (e.g., "Copy Component") and an icon.
Wrap these elements in a stack for alignment and spacing.
Style your button with:
A background color.
Padding and rounded corners.
Hover effects (e.g., color or scale changes).
Create states for feedback:
Add two states (as variants): Default (before copying) and Copied (after copying).
For the Copied state:
Change the text to something like "Copied!"
Add animations, such as fading in and scaling up the text/icon.
Integrate the pre-built component:
Drag the pre-built "Copy to Clipboard" component to your button.
Set its opacity and fill color to 0, making it invisible.
Position it absolutely within the button and pin it to all sides, ensuring it covers the entire clickable area.
Adding functionality
To connect your button’s visual states to the copy functionality:
Set the text to copy.
Select the hidden "Copy to Clipboard" component.
Add your component’s URL as the text to be copied.
Link the states.
Add an interaction to transition from Default to Copied when the button is clicked.
Add a delay (e.g., 1.5 seconds) to automatically transition back to Default, providing a seamless experience.
The variants of the no-code “copy component” component.
The variants of the no-code “copy component” component.
The variants of the no-code “copy component” component.
Customize the transition.
Use animations like easing or spring effects to make the state changes feel smooth and polished.
Wrapping up
That’s it! Now you’ve got a fully functional, customizable “Copy Component Button” in Framer that allows users to copy components and URLs to their clipboard. It’s a simple yet powerful feature that enhances user experience in your projects.
Customize the transition.
Use animations like easing or spring effects to make the state changes feel smooth and polished.
Wrapping up
That’s it! Now you’ve got a fully functional, customizable “Copy Component Button” in Framer that allows users to copy components and URLs to their clipboard. It’s a simple yet powerful feature that enhances user experience in your projects.
Customize the transition.
Use animations like easing or spring effects to make the state changes feel smooth and polished.
Wrapping up
That’s it! Now you’ve got a fully functional, customizable “Copy Component Button” in Framer that allows users to copy components and URLs to their clipboard. It’s a simple yet powerful feature that enhances user experience in your projects.
