What is the process to edit a symbol in Adobe Illustrator?

To edit a symbol in Adobe Illustrator, the appropriate method involves selecting the symbol from your artwork, navigating to the Symbols panel, and using the edit option. This process allows for changes to be made to the symbol's design in a way that automatically updates all instances of that symbol throughout the document, maintaining consistency and saving time.

Editing a symbol through this method provides a more streamlined workflow. After selecting the symbol and using the Symbols panel, you can choose to edit the symbol. This effectively brings up the symbol for editing in a separate workspace, allowing you to modify its attributes such as color, size, and details without needing to manipulate each individual instance separately.

This approach is essential for managing complex designs where multiple instances of a symbol are used, ensuring that any modifications are universally applied. The other methods of editing, while there are options to interact with symbols, do not facilitate the same level of efficiency or comprehensive modification that the selected process does.