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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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