Beginner's Guide to Flash Professional 8/Symbols/Intro

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[edit] Why use symbols?

Symbols are really the foundation of interactive project development. They help keep file size down, aid in organization, and allow you to use Actionscript to manipulate their appearance. In this chapter, we will be looking at how to make and use symbols, as well as a consideration of the three symbol types and their uses.