Select Window > Symbols to open the Symbols panel.
Last updated on
Sep 11, 2025
Learn how to create a custom symbol library or import an existing one to reuse and organize design elements.
Create a custom symbol library
Select one or multiple symbols and select Add to Symbols from the menu.
Select the unwanted symbols and then select Delete Symbol in the Symbols panel.
Tip
To delete all symbols not used in your document, select Select All Unused from the Symbols panel menu, then select Delete Symbol , and select Yes in the confirmation dialog.
Select Save Symbol Library from the Symbols panel menu, type a name, and select Save to save in the default Symbols folder. Once created, the library name automatically appears in the User Defined menu of the symbol libraries list.
Import a symbol library from another document
Select Other Library from the Symbol Libraries Menu.
Select the symbol file from which you want to import symbols, and then select Open.
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