Symbols & Libraries

Symbols

• • • • Symbols are elements you reuse within a movie to reduce file size.

      • It is a way to group the image and keep it as an object. 

      • Symbols are used for Motion Tweening.

      • Types of symbols include graphics, buttons, movie clips, sound files, and text.

      • TO CREATE A SYMBOL

        • • To convert a drawing or an image into a symbol, right-click or use a Selection tool to drag an area around the image and select "Convert to a Symbol" .

          • Give it a name.

          • Select a Type: Either Movie Clip, Button, or Graphic

          • It will now be accessible in your library.

      • EDIT A SYMBOL - To edit a symbol, double-click it.

Libraries

• • • • A library is where you store and organize symbols.

      • When you drag a symbol from a library to the Stage, you create an instance of the symbol.

      • Easy editing: If you change the symbol in the library, all instances of the symbol are updated automatically.

      • Smaller file sizes: Symbols are downloaded only once, regardless of the number of instances you've included in the movie. This reduces the size of your finished movies.