Illustrator

Edit dynamic objects

You change the data associated with a variable by editing the object to which it is bound. For example, if you’re working with a Visibility variable, you change the object’s state of visibility in the Layers panel. Editing dynamic objects lets you create multiple data sets for use in the template.

  1. Select a dynamic object on the artboard, or do one of the following to automatically select a dynamic object:

    • Alt‑click (Windows) or Option‑click (Mac OS) a variable in the Variables panel.

    • Select a variable in the Variables panel, and choose Select Bound Object from the Variables panel menu.

    • To select all dynamic objects, choose Select All Bound Objects from the Variables panel menu.

  2. Edit the data associated with the object as follows:

    • For text, edit the text string on the artboard.

    • For linked files, replace the image using the Links panel or the File > Place command.

    • For graphs, edit the data in the Graph Data dialog box.

    • For all objects with dynamic visibility, change the state of visibility for the object in the Layers panel.