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m1b
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Community Expert
Nov 8, 2026 1:10 PM UTC
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A guide inside a symbol shows at the top-left corner of the canvas

Steps:

  1. In a new document, draw a square and a small triangle in the middle of the canvas.
  2. Select the triangle and choose View > Guides > Make Guides.
  3. Select both and make them a symbol (F8).
  4. Zoom out to see the whole canvas.

Result: The guide triangle appears at the top-left corner of the canvas, not inside the symbol. See screenshot of whole canvas, with one artboard in centre.

Expected: The guide stays with the symbol, where it was drawn.

Notes:

  • The guide's real position is still correct: Break Link puts it back in the right place.
  • Every copy of the symbol draws its guide at the same corner.