Using Layers, Symbols, and Styles > Using the Library panel > Editing symbols

 

Editing symbols

Changing a symbol (the parent) automatically changes all associated instances (children).

To edit a symbol:

1

Double-click the symbol in the Library panel.

The symbol opens in a separate editing window.

2

Click Auto-update in the upper left corner of the window to update all instances when you edit your symbol.

3

Edit the symbol as desired.

4

Close the editing window to apply your edits.

Note: The Auto-update option is selected by default. Although Auto-update allows for live display of changes made in the editing window, changes are not actually applied to the original document until you close the editing window or switch to another FreeHand document.

To replace a symbol with another object:

1

Drag the new object onto the name of the symbol you wish to replace in the Library panel.

2

At the prompt, click Replace.

All instances associated with the original symbol update automatically.