Using Symbols - MACROMEDIA FIREWORKS MX 2004-USING FIREWORKS Use Manual

To import styles:
Choose Import Styles from the Styles panel Options menu.
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Choose a styles document to import.
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All styles in the styles document are imported and placed directly after the selected style in the
Styles panel.
Using style defaults
If you want to delete all custom styles from the Styles panel and restore any deleted default styles,
you can reset the Styles panel to its default state. You can also change the size of the icons
displayed in the Styles panel.
To reset the Styles panel to the default styles:
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Choose Reset Styles from the Styles panel Options menu.
Note: Resetting styles to the default removes any custom styles you may have saved.
To change the size of the style preview icons:
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Choose Large Icons from the Styles panel Options menu to switch between large and small
preview sizes.
Applying attributes without creating a style
You can copy attributes from one object and apply them to other objects, without creating a new
style in the Styles panel. You can use this method to quickly apply attributes to an object when
you are not planning to reapply those attributes to other objects. Attributes that can be copied
and applied include fills, strokes, effects, and text attributes.
To copy attributes from one object and apply them to other objects:
Select the object whose attributes you want to copy.
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Choose Edit > Copy.
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Deselect the original object, then select the object or objects to which you want to apply the
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new attributes.
Choose Edit > Paste Attributes.
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The selected objects take on the same attributes as the original object.

Using symbols

Fireworks has three types of symbols: graphic, animation, and button. Each has unique
characteristics for its specific use. Instances are representations of a Fireworks symbol. When the
symbol object (the original) is edited, the instances (copies) automatically change to reflect the
modifications to the symbol.
Symbols are useful whenever you want to reuse a graphic element. You can place instances in
multiple Fireworks documents and retain the association with the symbol. Symbols are helpful for
creating buttons and animating objects across multiple frames. For more information about the
additional features built into animation and button features, see
on page 212 and
158 Chapter 8: Using Styles, Symbols, and URLs
"Creating button symbols" on page
"Creating animation symbols"
191.