Markup tools
Locking and Unlocking Markups
Locking is useful after review callouts, counts, measurements, or signatures are placed correctly and should not be shifted by mistake.
Updated 2026-07-03 · 3 min read
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Locked markups remain visible but resist editing until unlocked.
Lock a markup
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Select the object
Choose the markup on the drawing, in the Layers panel, or in the Markup List.
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Turn on Lock
Tick the Lock checkbox in the Properties panel, use the lock toggle in the Layers panel, or choose Edit > Lock from the menu bar.
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Confirm before export
Locked markups still export when visible; lock state only protects editing.
Unlock a markup
- 1
Find the locked item
Use the Layers panel or the Markup List if the object is hard to select on the drawing. The list shows a lock icon on locked rows.
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Use Unlock
Toggle the lock control off, then edit or move the markup normally.
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