Locking blocks on the canvas

Overview

Locking Blocks is a straightforward way to protect specific elements on your page from accidental edits or deletion. When a block is locked, its content stays exactly as intended, giving you peace of mind that critical information won't be changed by mistake.

This feature is especially useful for keeping required content, legal language, or fixed design elements in place while still allowing the rest of the document to be edited freely.

How It Works

Locking Blocks applies a protected state to any individual block on the page. Once locked, all editing actions, including modifying content, reformatting, and deleting the block - are disabled. The only available action on a locked block is unlocking it.
Locking and unlocking is controlled by the lock icon that appears at the top left of a selected block. The locked state is toggled on and off from this single control, making it quick to apply or remove protection at any time.

Locking a Block

Step 1: Select the Block

Click on the element you want to protect. The block toolbar will appear at the top left of the selected block.

Step 2: Click the Lock Icon

With the block selected, click the Lock Icon at the top left of the block. The block will immediately enter a locked state, and all editing options will be removed.

Unlocking a Block

Step 1: Select the Locked Block

Click on the locked block. A limited toolbar will appear showing only the unlock option.

Step 2: Click the Lock Icon to Unlock

Click the Lock Icon again to unlock the block. All standard block options will be restored, and the block can be edited or deleted as normal.

Key Benefits

Prevents Accidental Edits and Deletions

Locked blocks are completely protected from any changes, eliminating the risk of key content being removed or altered unintentionally.

Preserves Required Content

Keep mandatory or fixed content exactly where it needs to be, whether that's legal text, branding elements, or structural items that should never change.

Simple One-Click Toggle

Locking and unlocking requires just a single click on the Lock Icon. No menus to navigate, no settings to configure.

Reduces Errors in Collaborative Editing 

When multiple people are working on the same document, locking key blocks adds a layer of protection that keeps shared content consistent and intact across edits.

Common Questions

Can I still see the content of a locked block?

Yes. Locking a block only prevents editing and deletion, the content remains fully visible on the page.

Can any block on the page be locked?

Yes. Any individual block element on the page can be locked by selecting it and clicking the Lock Icon.

What actions are available on a locked block?

The only action available on a locked block is unlocking it. All other options such as editing content, reformatting, and deleting, are disabled while the block is locked.

Can a locked block be unlocked by anyone with access to the document?

Any user with edit access to the document can lock or unlock a block. If you need more granular access controls, check your document permission settings.