How can I delete a symbol in Webflow without deleting my original work and create a new symbol from an existing symbol?

To delete a symbol in Webflow without deleting your original work and create a new symbol from an existing symbol, you can follow these steps:

1. Select the symbol you want to delete: In the Navigator panel on the left side of the Webflow Designer, locate the symbol you want to delete. Click on it to select it.

2. Detach the symbol instance: With the symbol selected, click on the "Detach from symbol" button in the top-right corner of the selected element's settings panel. This will detach the symbol instance from the original symbol, turning it into a regular element.

3. Update other instances: If you have multiple instances of this symbol throughout your project, you'll need to update each one individually. Double-click on each instance to enter it and detach it from the symbol using the same process as described above.

4. Delete the symbol: Now that all instances are detached, you can safely delete the symbol from your project. Right-click on the symbol in the Navigator panel and select "Delete" from the context menu. This will remove the symbol from your project, but your original work will remain intact.

5. Create a new symbol from the existing symbol: If you want to create a new symbol based on the existing symbol, you can start by selecting the original element (which was previously a symbol instance before detachment) and then right-clicking on it. From the context menu, select "Create symbol" and give your new symbol a name. This will create a new symbol with the selected element as its base.

By following these steps, you can delete a symbol in Webflow without affecting the original work and then create a new symbol from the existing symbol if needed.