Helpful Tools: Lock and Unlock Elements - Help Center
Lock and Unlock Elements
Learn how to keep designs secure by locking elements.
Please watch this short video demonstrating the process:
It may be helpful to Lock something while designing to ensure the element isn't accidentally moved or deleted.
Lock Elements
From within the design editor, select the desired element.
Select theLockicon from the top toolbar.
The element is now Locked.
Unlock Elements
Graphics and other elements on templates are typically locked to preserve the overall look of the design. An element that is Locked will show a Lock icon when selected.
To edit, reposition or delete a locked element, it will need to be Unlocked.
Select the locked element.
Select the Lock icon from the top toolbar to Unlock.
The element is now Unlocked.
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