How to Lock and Unlock an Element in Canva
How to lock elements in your social graphics so you don't accidentally move your logo, trainer photo, or class details.
Ever started designing a social post and accidentally moved your logo, workout image, or class schedule out of place? It happens!
Locking elements in Canva is a quick fix that helps trainers avoid those accidental shifts while editing other parts of a post or template. Some elements in The Social Trainer templates may already be locked for this reason — simply unlock them whenever you need to make adjustments.
Locking elements in Canva is a quick way for trainers to prevent accidental edits while you tweak other parts of a post or template. You might also encounter parts of our templates already locked for this reason — unlock them when you need to make changes.
How to lock or unlock:
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💡TIP: You can also "Group" objects like your logo and class details so they move together while you design. Select two items > Click "Group"
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