How to Lock a Group in Canva

To lock a group of objects in Canva, you first need to group the objects together and then apply the lock function. This prevents them from being accidentally moved or edited.

Here's a breakdown of the process:

Grouping Objects in Canva

Before you can lock a group, you must select and group the individual elements you want to keep together. According to the reference video, you start by selecting the objects you want to group. For example, you might select a bullet point and a sentence that you want to associate (see video timestamp 0:41).

Follow these steps to group:

1. Click and drag your cursor over all the elements you wish to group.
2. Alternatively, hold down the Shift key and click on each element individually.
3. Once all desired objects are selected, click the "Group" button in the floating toolbar that appears above or below the selected elements.

Locking the Group

Once your objects are grouped, locking them is a simple action.

1. Select the group you just created by clicking on any object within it.
2. A floating toolbar will appear for the selected group.
3. Click the "Lock" icon (it looks like a small padlock) in the toolbar.

Your group is now locked and cannot be moved or modified until you unlock it.

Why Lock Elements or Groups?

Locking elements or groups is a crucial step in designing, especially for complex layouts. It helps to:

• Prevent Accidental Changes: Avoid moving, resizing, or deleting elements unintentionally.
• Maintain Layout Integrity: Keep your design structure intact while working on other parts.
• Simplify Selection: Easily select other elements without accidentally picking up locked ones.

Quick Guide: Group & Lock

Step	Action	Details
1. Select Objects	Click and drag or Shift + Click on desired elements.	Reference mentions selecting items like a bullet point and a sentence.
2. Group Objects	Click the "Group" button in the floating toolbar.	Combines selected objects into a single unit.
3. Select Group	Click on the newly formed group.	Ensures the whole group is selected for the next step.
4. Lock Group	Click the "Lock" icon (padlock) in the floating toolbar for the group.	Locks the entire group in place.

Unlocking a Group

If you need to make changes to a locked group, simply select the locked group and click the "Unlock" icon (an open padlock) in the floating toolbar.

Locking is an essential feature for maintaining control and precision in your Canva designs.