Working with Objects > Moving, copying, and deleting objects > Deleting objects
Deleting objectsDeleting an object removes it from the file. Deleting an instance on the Stage does not delete the symbol from the library.
To delete objects:
1 | Select an object or multiple objects. |
2 | Do one of the following: |
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Press Delete or Backspace. |
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Choose Edit > Clear. |
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Choose Edit > Cut. |
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Right-click (Windows) or Control-click (Macintosh) the object and select Cut from the context menu. |
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