Day 19: Using the Symbol Tools

Symbols help you to create repeated design elements easily. First, you will need to create a symbol which acts like a master copy. New instances you created are linked with the master copy. Once you update the master copy, the instances will automatically update the graphic but retain all the transformations made to the symbols.
[The article is for Basic Members only. Login or sign up now to read the whole article.]
[The article is for Premium Members only. Login or sign up now to read the whole article.]
Learn 101 Illustrator tips and techniques for free.

About The Author: Tony Soh
Hi. I'm the founder of Vector Diary. Illustrator is my passion and I have written numerous tutorials on illustrator helping people learn illustrator. My most popular tutorial on learn illustrator has been a hit. It makes learning illustrator so easy and has benefited more than 20,000 people worldwide. Also, I've revealed some of my secret techniques in the premium tutorials. So don't forget to check it out!
Read more by Tony Soh
- 13 Amazing Gradient Mesh Tutorials
- Color Theory
- 10 Mistakes in Icon Design
- Day 15: Transforming & Moving Objects
- Illustrator Blend Tool Experiments
If you have enjoyed reading this post, you may subscribe to our RSS for weekly updates!
Subscribe via RSS »
Subscribe via Email »











