Symbol Properties
Use the Symbol Properties in the Properties window to change or set symbol properties. You can set default symbol properties in the Options dialog in the Default Properties section by clicking on Symbol.
Symbol Properties
Most symbol properties are edited in the Properties window in a Symbol Properties section. When changing symbol properties for a selected object, the Symbol Properties section will appear in a different location in the Properties window, depending on the type of object selected.
Occasionally, objects will open a Symbol Properties dialog to access the symbol properties.
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Specify symbol properties in the Properties window. |
Symbol
Choose the Symbol by clicking the existing symbol and selecting a new symbol from the symbol palette. The index number of the selected symbol is indicated in the title bar above the palette. This number is useful when automating the application with Scripter or when using a symbol column with a post map.
The symbol index is the symbol or glyph number as it appears next to the Symbol option. This is the 0-based offset of the symbol within the symbol set. To make the symbol the same as its ASCII code, add 32 to the value. You can also use the Window’s Character Map to determine the ASCII code for font symbols.
Symbol Set
Select the Symbol set from the list. The Symbol set can be any TrueType font installed on your system. To change the Symbol set, click on the existing font name. Select the new font from the list.
Size
Change the Size of the symbol by highlighting the existing value and typing a new number into the box. Alternatively, click the 
buttons to increase or decrease the symbol size. Symbols can be from 0 to 4 inches (0 to 10.160 centimeters) in size. Sizes are reported in page units.
Fill Color
The Fill color is the inside color of a solid symbol. Change the Fill color of the symbol by selecting a new color from the color palette. Create new colors by clicking the 
button to the right of the selected color.
Fill Opacity
Change the Fill opacity of the symbol by highlighting the existing value and typing a new value or by clicking and dragging the 
to change the opacity percentage. Percentages range from 0% (completely transparent) to 100% (completely opaque).
Line Color
The Line color is the outside edge color of the symbol. Change the Line color of the symbol by selecting a new color from the color palette. Create new colors by clicking the button to the right of the selected color.
Line Opacity
Change the Line opacity of the symbol by highlighting the existing value and typing a new value or by clicking and dragging the to change the opacity percentage. Percentages range from 0% (completely transparent) to 100% (completely opaque).
Custom Symbols
Custom symbols can be created using a third party TrueType font editing software.
Info Page
The Info page in the Symbol Properties dialog displays the Position and any attributes associated with the point.