Symbols

=Symbols=

It is a graphic object created to be used in a Flash movie.
 * What is a symbol?**

Using symbols reduces the movie file size while increasing the playback speed.
 * Why do we use symbols?**


 * What should you know about a symbol?**
 * It can be a graphic, button, or movie clip.
 * You can convert elements that you'ave created into symbols.
 * Each place you use the same symbol is called an instance.
 * Symbols can be copied from one document to another.
 * Symbols can be copies from one library to another document.
 * Symbols can contain other symbols.
 * You can create symbols from scratch.
 * Symbols reside in the library of the document in which you create them.