Locking objects

In addition to locking a whole canvas, you can also lock specific objects or groups of objects.

When an object is locked:

• It cannot be moved, resized, or edited until it is unlocked.
• Other users can still interact with unlocked objects normally.
• This helps protect important elements while keeping the rest of the canvas flexible.

Why lock objects?

• Prevent accidental edits to key diagrams, labels, or frames.
• Preserve layout and structure while letting teammates add notes or annotations.
• Keep “reference” elements fixed in place while iterating on other content.

How to lock objects

1. Select an object (or group of objects).
2. Right-click and choose Lock/Unlock.

Shortcut:

• Mac: Cmd + Shift + L
• Windows: Ctrl + Shift + L

How to unlock objects

• Right-click the object and select Lock/Unlock.
• To unlock everything at once, right-click and select Unlock all objects.
• Or, select a locked object and click the padlock icon that appears above it.

Special case: locked frames

If a frame has been locked and restricted to analysts only, only analysts can unlock it. This helps safeguard complex analysis sections.