Lock and unlock objects

Lock objects

To lock an object:

Select the object you want to lock.
Click More in the contextual toolbar.
Select Lock.

The object is now locked and cannot be moved, resized or edited.

You can also lock multiple objects at once by selecting them before applying the Lock action.

Unlock objects

To unlock an object:

Select the locked object.
Click the Unlock icon in the contextual toolbar.

The object can now be moved and edited again.

Note: To select a locked object, the Select locked objects option must be enabled. See the section below for instructions.

Enable or disable the selection of locked objects

Collaboard lets you decide whether locked objects can still be selected.

To change this setting:

Click Select in the toolbar.
Enable or disable Select locked objects.

Depending on the setting:

Enabled: You can select locked objects and perform certain actions, such as duplicating them, exporting them, or creating links.
Disabled: Locked objects cannot be selected, helping prevent accidental interactions with them.

This is particularly useful during workshops, when participants should be able to interact with other objects without accidentally selecting prepared content.

What can you do with locked objects?

When Select locked objects is enabled, you can still perform certain actions on locked objects.

For example, you can duplicate them, hide them, export the selection, or create links to them.

However, the objects remain protected against moving and editing until you unlock them.

Permissions

The ability to lock and unlock objects depends on your permissions in Collaboard. If these options are unavailable, you may not have the required permissions.

Tip: Lock important elements such as backgrounds, headings, or workshop templates to keep your board organized while working with other participants.