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 A //​component//​ in a schematic is an instance of a symbol from a //symbol library//​. ​ They can represent subcircuits to be included in the design, or discrete parts or devices to be used. A //​component//​ in a schematic is an instance of a symbol from a //symbol library//​. ​ They can represent subcircuits to be included in the design, or discrete parts or devices to be used.
  
-To add a component to a schematic page, press **<I>** or select **Add→Component...** to bring up the "​Select Component..."​ window. ​ The window has three main areas:+To add a component to a schematic page, press <key>​i</​key> or select **Add→Component...** to bring up the "​Select Component..."​ window. ​ The window has three main areas:
  
   * The //library area// is on the left side of the window, and allows you to choose a symbol to place on the schematic page.   * The //library area// is on the left side of the window, and allows you to choose a symbol to place on the schematic page.
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 A component may have a datasheet or other documentation associated with it.  To view a component'​s documentation,​ [[selecting|select it]] and use **Help→Component Documentation**. A component may have a datasheet or other documentation associated with it.  To view a component'​s documentation,​ [[selecting|select it]] and use **Help→Component Documentation**.
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