Locking a layer helps prevent accidental edits while you work on other elements in your design.
You can lock a layer using:
The lock icon next to the layer name in the Layers panel
The lock option in the layer’s contextual menu
What happens when a layer is locked
When a layer is locked:
It can’t be moved by dragging it on the canvas
Its properties can’t be edited
It won’t be selected when you use multi-select on the canvas
This ensures the layer stays exactly as it is while you work around it.
What you can still do with a locked layer
Even when locked, you can still:
Duplicate the layer
Reorder it by moving it up or down in the Layers panel
When to use locked layers
Lock layers when you want to:
Protect background elements
Preserve logos or brand assets
Avoid shifting or editing finalized parts of your design
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