Lock or unlock an object
You can lock an objectA part of a picture, including shapes, text boxes, or lines that can be edited individually. The order of objects can be changed by using the Stack. or a groupMultiple objects that have been selected together, temporarily linked, and that can be edited as a single object. of objects to a specific position on the canvasThe white area on the workspace that represents the printable portion of the picture.. By locking an object, you prevent it from being moved or resized accidentally. If you later want to change its position or size, you can unlock it.
To lock an object:
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SelectTo identify the part of the picture you want to work on. Using the selection tools, you can select multiple objects, single objects, or part of an object. the object you want to lock.
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On the Edit menu, click Lock.
To unlock an object:
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SelectTo identify the part of the picture you want to work on. Using the selection tools, you can select multiple objects, single objects, or part of an object. the object you want to unlock.
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On the Edit menu, click Unlock.
Tips
- When you open a picture, it is automatically locked to the canvas. If you want to change the size and position of the picture on the canvas, first unlock the picture.
- You can also lock or unlock an object by right-clicking it, and then clicking either Lock or Unlock.
