Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Creating symbols
Illustrator also lets you create your own symbols. You can make symbols from objects, in-
cluding paths, compound paths, text, embedded (not linked) raster images, mesh objects,
and groups of objects. Symbols can even include active objects, such as brush strokes,
blends, effects, or other symbol instances. Now you will create your own symbol from ex-
isting artwork.
1.
With the Selection tool ( ) selected, click the sailboat group of artwork off the
right edge of the artboard to select it.
2.
Click the New Symbol button (
) at the bottom of the Symbols panel to make a
symbol from the selected artwork.
