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Changing the defaults for symbols allows you to easily create multiple symbols that have the same attributes. For instance, you may want to choose a common look for all symbols used in a diagram, or change to a new style for each different class of symbols.

To change symbol defaults:

1.Click the background of the diagram so that nothing is selected.

2.Change the symbol attributes to reflect your preferences using the Formatting toolbar or menus. For example, this may include fill colour, text colour, text size or line thickness.

New symbols you add to your diagram will use the new defaults.

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1.Select a symbol.

2.Change the symbol attributes to reflect your preferences using the Formatting toolbar or menus. For example, this may include symbol shape, fill colour, text colour, text size or line thickness.

3.On the Formatting toolbar, click the Defaults button , then choose Set Default.

New symbols you add to your diagram will use the new defaults.

To apply defaults to existing symbols in the current diagram, see Applying defaults in your current diagram.