Locking an Object on a Page but Allowing its Movement

As an alternative to locking an object completely, you can lock an object to prevent its modification and rotation but still allow its movement.

NOTE: You can also lock an object to prevent its modification but allow its movement and rotation.

To lock an object but allow its movement

1. Select the object or objects.

2. Press the object's menu arrow, and then select Locking > 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 unlock an object

1. Select the object.

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