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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 2026-06-12 · 3 min read

Lock control
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Locked markups remain visible but resist editing until unlocked.

Lock a markup

  1. 1

    Select the object

    Choose the markup on the drawing, in the Layers panel, or in the Markup List.

  2. 2

    Turn on Lock

    Use the lock control in the panel or properties area.

  3. 3

    Confirm before export

    Locked markups still export when visible; lock state only protects editing.

Unlock a markup

  1. 1

    Find the locked item

    Use Layers or the Markup List if the object is hard to select on the drawing.

  2. 2

    Use Unlock

    Toggle the lock control off, then edit or move the markup normally.

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