# Locking an object

You can lock an object to prevent accidental movement or deletion.

* To lock an object, access the control menu for the object, and then select **LOCK**. For more information, see [Accessing the control menu](/engage/advanced-features/modifying-objects/accessing-the-control-menu.md).

When an object is locked, you can't access its control menu. If you target its object bubble, a padlock icon is displayed.

* To unlock an object, target its object bubble, and then select the padlock icon.

![Unlock icon for a locked object](/files/Nenuff6kf9cZETzUWb91)


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