Locking objects

You can lock an object to prevent its modification, movement or rotation. Alternatively, you can lock an object but limit its movement either vertically or horizontally, or allow more movement and rotation.

You can remove this lock at any time.

To lock an object

1. Select the object.

2. Press the object’s menu arrow, and then select Lock > Lock in Place.

   You’re unable to move, rotate or modify the object until you unlock it.

   Note 

   If you press a locked object, a lock icon appears instead of a menu arrow.

To lock an object but allow its movement

1. Select the object.

2. Press the object’s menu arrow, and then select Lock > Allow Move.

   You can move the object but you’re unable to rotate or modify it until you unlock it.

   Note 

   If you press a locked object, a lock icon appears instead of a menu arrow.

To lock an object but allow its movement vertically

1. Select the object.

2. Press the object’s menu arrow, and then select Lock > Allow Vertical Move.

   You can move the object vertically but you’re unable to rotate or modify it until you unlock it.

   Note 

   If you press a locked object, a lock icon appears instead of a menu arrow.

To lock an object but allow its movement horizontally

1. Select the object.

2. Press the object’s menu arrow, and then select Lock > Allow Horizontal Move.

   You can move the object horizontally but you’re unable to rotate or modify it until you unlock it.

   Note 

   If you press a locked object, a lock icon appears instead of a menu arrow.

To lock an object but allow its movement and rotation

1. Select the object.

2. Press the object’s menu arrow, and then select Lock > Allow Move and Rotate.

   You can move and rotate the object but you’re unable to modify it until you unlock it.

   Note 

   If you press a locked object, a lock icon appears instead of a menu arrow.

To unlock an object

1. Select the object.

2. Press the object’s lock icon, and then select Unlock.