# Compare a variant

Explore another direction without losing the source.

Source: https://tenor.design/docs/how-tos/create-a-variant

## Choose a useful source

Select the component whose content and behavior you want to keep. Pick one difference worth comparing: density, hierarchy, theme, or composition.

## Create the alternative

### 1. Ask for a separate version

Say “Create another variant” and describe the difference.

### 2. Name what stays

Specify the content, behavior, and relationships to preserve.

### 3. Compare side by side

Inspect both live results and test their controls.

### 4. Continue with a direction

Select the version you prefer before asking for the next edit.

## Try a bounded request

### Example prompt

> Create another variant with a more compact layout. Preserve the content, filters, colors, and interaction. Keep the original so I can compare them.

## If too much changes

Return to the source and narrow the request. A useful comparison gives you a clear reason to continue with one version.

## Next steps

- [Refine with conversation](https://tenor.design/docs/refine/follow-up-edits) — Use your current work as the starting point for the next change.
- [Share and export](https://tenor.design/docs/handoff/sharing-and-export) — Take a saved result into the next part of your workflow.