Lock and unlock layer
Locking a layer prevents the layer from being accidentally moved or edited. Once a layer is locked, it cannot be edited or moved in the canvas area, but you can select it within the layer list and modify its properties.
If the parent layer is locked, all child layers within the parent layer are also locked. The child layers cannot be unlocked unless the parent layer is unlocked.
Lock or unlock layers in the canvas
- 1.Right-click on the layer in the canvas area.
- 2.Choose Lock/Unlock.
Lock or unlock layers in the layer list
- 1.Hover the cursor over the layer in the layer list.
- 2.Click
to lock the layer, the icon will change to 
. - 3.Click again to unlock the layer.
Tip: Click and drag over the layers to lock or unlock multiple layers at once.
Use shortcuts to lock or unlock layers
You can select layers in the canvas area or the layer list and use shortcuts to lock or unlock them:
- macOS: ⇧ Shift + ⌘ Command + L
- Windows: Ctrl + Shift + L