Redefining a Symbol
After modifying an instance, you can redefine the original symbol in the Symbols window using the modified object. Or you can redefine a symbol using a new object. When you redefine a symbol, all existing instances of the symbol inherit the new definition. If you don’t want a particular symbol instance to inherit the new definition, use the Break Link to Symbol command in the menu of the Symbols window to break the link between the symbol and the instance before you redefine the symbol.
Redefining a symbol with a modified instance
- Click the Selection Tool
on the Tool Palette.
- On the Canvas, select the modified symbol instance.
- In the Symbols window, select the symbol you want to redefine.
- Right-click the symbol and select [Redefine Symbol].
Redefining a symbol with a new object
- Click the Selection Tool on the Tool Palette.
- On the Canvas, select an object.
- In the Symbols window, select a symbol you want to redefine.
- Right-click the symbol and select [Redefine Symbol].
