Change a Button Symbol

  • Published on Oct 31, 2025
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Search for a Symbol

To search for, browse for, or import a symbol for a button, select Menu > Editor. Select Edit and choose the button you want to modify. The Edit Button window will open to the Message tab. Select the Symbol tab.

To search for a symbol by name or description:

  1. Select the Search Symbols tab at the top of the window and select the Search for symbols field. The keyboard will open.

  2. Enter a symbol name or description and select Finished to display available symbols.

    Tip: When multiple pages of images are available, use the arrows to page through the symbols.

  3. Select the symbol you want. It will be displayed in the button preview.

  4. Select Finished and then select Save.

To browse for a symbol:

  1. Select the Browse Symbols tab at the top of the window. A list of categories will open.

    The Edit Button window displays a button preview; a set of four tabs across the top; a Select a category button; a set of six tabs on the left with Symbol selected; symbol categories arranged in a grid pattern; and a Clear Button.

    Tip: When multiple pages of categories are available, use the arrows to page through the categories.

  2. Select a category. If a list of subcategories opens, select a subcategory. A list of specific symbols will open.

    Tip: If you don’t find the symbol you want in a particular subcategory, use the Up One Level button to return to the previous level and select a different category or subcategory.

  3. Select the symbol you want. It will be displayed in the button preview.

  4. Select Finished and then select Save.

To import a symbol:

  1. Select the Import Symbols tab. A list of folders will open.

    Tip: If necessary, use the Up One Level button to navigate to a different location. If multiple pages of image folders are available, use the arrows to page through the folders.

  2. Select a folder to display the symbols in the folder.

  3. Select a symbol to open a preview image that you can rotate.  

  4. If necessary, select the preview image one or more times to rotate it.

  5. Select Accept. The symbol will appear in the button preview area of the Edit Button window.

  6. Select Finished and then select Save.

Take a Picture to use as a Symbol

The front and rear cameras on the device allow you to take pictures to use on buttons. These pictures help personalize an individual’s communication. For example, a picture of the individual’s mom could be used on a “Mom” button.

To take a picture to use on a button, select Menu > Editor. Once you are looking at the button you want to edit, select Edit. Choose the button you want to modify.

  1. Select the Symbol tab on the left and then select the Camera tab at the top of the window.

    The Edit Button window shows the Symbol tab selected. The window also displays a large preview area and a Take Picture button.

  2. Select Take Picture. A preview of the photo appears in the camera window and the button preview. Try Again replaces the Take Picture button.

    Note: If you are not satisfied with the picture, select Try Again and then select Take Picture again.

  3. When you are satisfied with the picture, select Finished. The photo will appear on the button.

  4. Select Save.

    Note: If you realize you are not satisfied with the photo after all, select Cancel instead of Save. Then select No, don’t save at the confirmation prompt. The button will display the original symbol instead of the photo.