Using symbols 241
Placing instances
You can place instances of a symbol in the current document.
To place an instance:
■ Drag a symbol from the Library panel to the current document.
An instance of a symbol on the canvas
Editing symbols
You can modify a symbol in the Symbol Editor, which automatically updates all associated
instances when you finish editing.
To edit a symbol and all its instances:
1. Do one of the following to open the Symbol Editor:
■ Double-click an instance.
■ Select an instance and select Modify > Symbol > Edit Symbol.
2. Make changes to the symbol and close the window.
The symbol and all instances reflect the modifications.
To rename a symbol:
1. Double-click the symbol name in the Library panel.
2. Change the name in the Symbol Properties dialog box and click OK.
To duplicate a symbol:
1. In the Library panel, select the symbol.
2. Select Duplicate from the Library panel Options menu.
To change a symbol’s type:
1. Double-click the symbol name in the Library.
2. Select a different Symbol Type option.
NOTE
For most types of edits, modifying an instance affects the symbol and all other instances.
There are some exceptions, however. For more information, see “Editing instances”
on page 242.
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