When you create symbol instances with the Symbol Sprayer tool, the entire set of symbols is identified within a single bounding box when selected.

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When using the Symbol Sprayer tool in Adobe Illustrator, all the instances of the symbol sprayed onto the canvas are treated as a single object, hence they are identified within a single bounding box when selected.

When You Create Symbol Instances with the Symbol Sprayer Tool