Add symbols to artwork using the Symbol Sprayer tool

The Symbol Sprayer tool lets you quickly add multiple instances of a symbol to your artwork.

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  1. Select Window Symbols to open the Symbols panel and select a symbol.

  2. Select the Symbol Sprayer   tool or press Shift + S.

  3. Click on the artboard to add a symbol, or press and hold to add multiple instances. To spray symbol instances across your artwork, drag over the artboard.

  4. To remove symbols, press and hold Alt (Windows) or Option (macOS) as you click or drag over the instances.

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