Working with Objects > Selecting objects > Locking objects

 

Locking objects

Locked objects cannot be edited. However, you can set preferences to allow fill attributes and text in locked objects to be edited.

To lock a selected object:

Choose Modify > Lock to lock the object or click the Lock button in the Main toolbar.

The Lock button is dimmed, and the Unlock button is now available.

To unlock a selected object, do one of the following:

Choose Modify > Unlock. The command is dimmed if the selection is not locked.

Click the Unlock button in the Main toolbar.

The Unlock button is dimmed, and the Lock button is now available.

To allow changing of fill and stroke attributes of locked objects:

1

Choose Edit > Preferences. Click Object.

2

Select Edit Locked Objects to allow the stroke and fill attributes of locked objects, including text within a locked text block, to be modified.

3

Click OK.

Note: Deselecting Edit Locked Objects prevents any changes.