What is the method to place a symbol in your artwork?

To place a symbol in your artwork, the correct method involves selecting the symbol and dragging it directly onto the artboard. This technique allows for easy positioning of the symbol in your design, enabling you to place it exactly where you want it. Once the symbol is dragged to the artboard, you can further manipulate its size, orientation, and position to fit your artistic vision.

This method of dragging provides a straightforward and intuitive way to integrate symbols into your project. It enhances efficiency since it does not require any additional clicks or complex commands, making it user-friendly, especially for those familiar with the drag-and-drop functionality commonly found in graphic design software.

The other methods listed do not effectively place a symbol in the artwork directly. Dragging to the symbols panel would be a method for organizing your symbols but not for placing them on the artboard. Clicking and placing or right-clicking to place a symbol are not standard procedures for adding symbols to your artwork in Illustrator, thus reinforcing why the direct drag-and-drop technique is the correct approach.