About
Lock the parts of a slide that must stay put, like a logo or background, so nobody moves or changes them by mistake. Others can still edit what you leave unlocked, like a price. You choose per playlist who may unlock. Available on the Pro plan and up.
Get Started
Lock an object
- Open the playlist and the slide
- Click the object, then the padlock (Lock) in the alignment controls, or click the padlock on its row in the Layers tab
- Click an empty spot on the slide
A locked object shows a padlock. Trying to select, move or resize it shows This object is locked. The Layers tab shows at a glance what is locked.
Unlock an object
- Open the Layers tab
- Click the padlock on the object’s row (Unlock)
You can only unlock if your role is allowed to on this playlist.
Choose who can unlock
- On Playlists, open the playlist’s settings (the gear icon)
- Open Advanced and find Can unlock objects on canvas
- Tick the roles that may unlock, and save
Everyone can unlock by default. It’s set per playlist, and the owner can always unlock.
Options
In the editor
| Option | What it does |
|---|---|
| Lock and Unlock | The padlock in the alignment controls of the selected object, and on each row in the Layers tab |
| Layers | All objects on the slide, each with its own padlock |
| Center object | Centers the object. Not available while it’s locked |
In the playlist settings (Advanced → Can unlock objects on canvas)
| Option | What it does |
|---|---|
| Owner unlock | Always on |
| SuperAdmin unlock | Super admins may unlock |
| Admin unlock | Admins may unlock |
| Member unlock | Members may unlock |
| Sharee unlock | People the playlist is shared with may unlock |
FAQ
Can I resize a locked object?
No. A locked object can’t be selected, moved, resized, rotated or edited on the slide.
Can I still change its layer?
Yes. You can still move a locked object up or down in the Layers list.
Why turn off unlock for members or sharees?
So a team member or a designer you shared the playlist with can only change what you left unlocked, like a price, without moving logos, backgrounds or the layout.
Which plans include it?
Pro and up. On Essential, objects can’t be locked.
Does it ask me to confirm?
No. The padlock locks and unlocks right away. There’s no keyboard shortcut for it.
Does locking publish to my screens?
No. Locking only affects editing. Publish as usual, so others see the latest version.
