Adobe Illustrator Using Brushes and Symbols 3

Question 1

What is a key advantage of using symbols instead of copying artwork many times?

Accepted Answer

Reduced file size and centralized editing

Answer

Symbol instances reference one definition, reducing file size and letting you edit all instances at once.

Question 2

Which tool sprays multiple symbol instances onto the artboard at once?

Accepted Answer

Symbol Sprayer

Answer

The Symbol Sprayer tool adds many instances quickly as a symbol set.

Question 3

Editing a symbol's master definition affects what?

Accepted Answer

All instances of that symbol

Answer

Updating the symbol definition updates every instance throughout the document.

Question 4

Which Symbolism tool adjusts the size of selected symbol instances?

Accepted Answer

Symbol Sizer

Answer

The Symbol Sizer tool enlarges or shrinks instances within a symbol set.

Question 5

How do you break the link between a symbol instance and its master to edit it independently?

Accepted Answer

Click 'Break Link to Symbol'

Answer

'Break Link to Symbol' in the Symbols panel or Control bar makes the instance editable artwork.

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