You can modify a symbol in the Symbol Editor, which automatically updates all associated instances when you finish editing.

NOTE

For most types of edits, modifying an instance affects the symbol and all other instances. There are some exceptions, however. For more information, see Editing instances.

To edit a symbol and all its instances:

  1. Do one of the following to open the Symbol Editor:
    • Double-click an instance.
    • Select an instance and select Modify > Symbol > Edit Symbol.
  2. Make changes to the symbol and close the window.

    The symbol and all instances reflect the modifications.

To rename a symbol:

  1. Double-click the symbol name in the Library panel.
  2. Change the name in the Symbol Properties dialog box and click OK.

To duplicate a symbol:

  1. In the Library panel, select the symbol.
  2. Select Duplicate from the Library panel Options menu.

To change a symbol's type:

  1. Double-click the symbol name in the Library.
  2. Select a different Symbol Type option.

To select all unused symbols in the Library panel:

To delete a symbol:

  1. In the Library panel, select the symbol.
  2. Select Delete from the Library panel Options menu.
  3. Click Delete. The symbol and all its instances are deleted.