Adjusting two sets of text width within one symbol

Hello All,

I have a symbol that has two fields, one text, and a second is a box with text, both left justified. I’m looking to see how I can have the mid-point be dragged left/right when the text on one side or the other needs more space. I can drag the two ends easily. It’s the middle point I’m looking to adjust.
Is this a thing?
Thanks, Scott

AdjustableWidths.sketch (12.8 KB)

Hi, Scott. Welcome to the forum.

You can’t drag the middle point of a symbol instance. If you need to adjust that, I think using two separate symbols inside a frame or group works better.

Add the separate instances and adjust the pin settings depending on which side you want to have more text.

Here’s a video and a sketch file based on yours. I hope this helps

adjust-independent-symbols.sketch (42.8 KB)

Thank you, Jorge. I’ll incorporate this into my workflow. I appreciate the file.
Best, Scott

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