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Chapter 28. Symbols

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Objects that are stored on the Symbols panel can be placed singly or in multiples into any document, enabling you to create complex art quickly and easily. Any object that can be ...

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Creating individual symbol instances	338
Accessing the symbol libraries	339
Replacing symbols	340
Creating symbols	340
Saving symbol libraries	341
Deleting symbols from the panel	341
Creating symbol sets with the Symbol Sprayer tool	342
Choosing options for the symbolism tools	343
Editing symbols	344
Using the Symbol Shifter, Scruncher, Sizer, Spinner, Stainer, Screener, and Styler tools	345
Expanding symbol instances	350