Group elements to manipulate them as a single object. For example, after creating a drawing such as a tree or flower, group the elements so you can easily select and move them.
You can edit groups without ungrouping them.
To create a group:
| 1 | Select the objects on the Stage you want to group. |
| You can select shapes, other groups, symbols, text, and so on. | |
| 2 | Choose Modify > Group, or press Control+G (Windows) or Command+G (Macintosh). |
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To edit a group:
| 1 | Choose Edit > Edit Selected, or double-click the group with the arrow tool. |
| Everything on the page that is not part of the group is dimmed, indicating it is inaccessible. | |
| 2 | Edit any element within the group separately. |
| 3 | Choose Edit > Edit All, or double-click a blank spot on the stage with the arrow tool. |
| Flash restores the group to its status as a single entity and you can work with other elements on the Stage. | |
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To prevent a group or symbol from being selected and accidently changed:
Select the group and choose Modify > Arrange > Lock. Choose Modify > Arrange > Unlock All to unlock all locked groups and symbols.