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When we drag a symbol from the library to the stage, we create an instance. An instance can be
                  different from the parent symbol in colour, size and function.


                  CREATING A SYMBOL
                  To create a symbol, follow the given steps:


                    2  Select the object by using the Selection tool.




                                                                                   4  Type the name    6  Click on the
                                                                                  of your symbol.     OK button.








                       1  Create
                      an object on                      3  Right-click on the
                      the Stage.                       selected object and select    5  Select  Graphic  by  clicking
                                                       Convert to Symbol option.    on the Type drop-down arrow.


                  INSERTING AN INSTANCE
                  An instance is a copy of the original symbol. To insert an instance, follow the given steps:



                                                                                                          2  Click on
                                                                                                          the Library
                                                                                                          tab.




                       4  Click and drag
                      the symbol to the
                      Stage.                                                             3  Select the
                                                                                        symbol name.

                     1  Select  the layer
                     where you  want to
                     insert the instance.





                       Tick ( ) if you know this.

                       ▶   A mask layer hides the layers linked to it.

                       ▶  A symbol is an object in Animate which is stored in the library.






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