Duplicate symbols

Duplicating a symbol lets you use an existing symbol as a starting point for creating a symbol.

To create versions of the symbol with different appearances, also use instances.

Duplicate a symbol using the Library panel

 Select a symbol in the Library panel and do one of the following:

  • Right-click (Windows) or Control-click (Macintosh), and select Duplicate from the context menu.

  • Select Duplicate from the Library Panel menu.

Duplicate a symbol by selecting an instance

  1. Select an instance of the symbol on the Stage.
  2. Select Modify > Symbol > Duplicate Symbol.

    The symbol is duplicated, and the instance is replaced with an instance of the duplicate symbol.

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