Symbols in Droip let you turn any element, along with its child elements, into a reusable component. 

Perfect for repeating sections like headers, footers, or CTAs, Symbols help maintain consistency across your site while simplifying updates. Edit once, and the changes reflect everywhere.

Creating a Symbol

There are a few easy ways to create a Symbol in Droip:

Creating a Symbol in Droip

Creating a Symbol from the Right panel

Creating a Symbol from the Layers panel

Then:

  1. Name your Symbol.
  2. Choose a folder to organize it within the Symbols panel.

Your new Symbol will now appear in the Symbols panel, ready for reuse.

Managing Symbols

Managing Symbols from the Left panel

In the Symbols panel, each Symbol includes a horizontal three-dot menu (⋯) beside its name. Click it to:

Editing a Symbol

To make changes to the core version of a Symbol:

  1. Click Edit from the Symbol menu.
  2. You’ll enter main mode, where edits apply globally.
  3. All instances of the Symbol across your site will instantly update.

Reusing a Symbol

To reuse a Symbol, simply drag it from the Symbols panel into any section of your page. 

That’s it—it stays synced with the original.

Customizing a Symbol Instance

Need a unique version of a Symbol on a page? You have two options:

1. Detach from Symbol

Detaching a Symbol

The instance becomes a standalone element, fully editable.

💡 Note: It will no longer be linked to the main Symbol or other instances.

2. Update content without affecting the parent symbol

Final Thoughts

You can use Symbols in two powerful ways:

Identical Content

Unique Content

Layers represent the individual elements that make up a web page, stacked on top of one another. This allows you to easily access and manage all the elements used to create the page. 

By utilizing layers, you can customize every aspect of your page at any time, providing a streamlined and efficient way to work within the editor.

How to Use Layers

To access the Layers in Droip:

  1. Locate the Layers icon on the left sidebar.
  2. Open the Layers tab to view the organization of sections and their corresponding elements on the current page.
  3. In the Layers Panel, you can manage all the elements present on your canvas.
Layers Panel in Droip

Each element in the Layers Panel can be interacted with for more control over your page’s design:

Layers Panel Features

This layered structure makes it easy to manage, customize, and organize the elements of your page efficiently within the editor.