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MASK LAYER

                 A mask works like a stencil or paper cut-out from where we can see what is behind it through the
                 holes.


                 ADDING A MASK LAYER

                 A mask layer is a type of layer which is used to show or hide a portion of our layer. To add a mask
                 layer, follow the given steps:










                                                                                                 3  Click on
                                                                                                 Mask option.
                    1  Select the
                    layer to insert
                    a mask to it.


                     2  Click on
                    the New
                    Layer button.

                 DRAWING A MASK

                 To draw a mask, follow the given steps:




                   2  Click in the                                                                        3  Lock the
                  text box and type                                                                      mask layer.
                  the desired text
                  on the mask.



                   1  Unlock the
                  mask layer to
                  add the text.





                          SYMBOL AND INSTANCE


                 A symbol is an object in Adobe Animate. It can be a graphic, a button or a movie clip that can be
                 created and stored in the library. A symbol once created and stored in the library can be reused.
                 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.



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