
Using symbols 241
Placing instances
You can place instances of a symbol in the current document.
To place an instance:
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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:
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Double-click an instance.
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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.
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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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