Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Note
The pointer that you see when dragging a symbol from the Symbols panel
into the Document window may look different, and that's okay.
With the symbol instance still selected on the artboard, notice that, in the Control panel, you
see the word “Symbol” and symbol-related options.
Next, you will edit the Rest Area symbol so that both instances are affected. There are
several ways to edit a symbol, and in this section we will focus on one.
8.
With the Selection tool ( ), double-click the Rest Area symbol instance in the
CENTRAL PARK area on the artboard. A warning dialog box appears, stating that you
are about to edit the original symbol and that all instances will update. Click OK to
continue. This takes you into Symbol Editing mode, so you can't edit any other objects
on the page.
Tip
Another way to edit a symbol is to select the symbol instance on the artboard
and then click the Edit Symbol button in the Control panel.
The Rest Area symbol instance you double-clicked appears to change in size. That's
because you are looking at the original symbol, not at the resized symbol instance on
the page. You can now edit the shapes that make up the symbol.
9.
Select the Zoom tool ( ), and draw a marquee around the symbol instance in the
CENTRAL PARK area to zoom in to it.
10.
Select the Selection tool, and click to select any of the red shapes that make up the
picnic bench.
11.
In the Control panel, change the Fill color to the swatch named Local Green.
12.
With the Selection tool, double-click away from the symbol content or click the Exit
Symbol Editing Mode button ( ) in the upper-left corner of the artboard until you exit
Symbol Editing mode so that you can edit the rest of the content.
