Lock And Unlock Elements In Canva - Why And How

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  • Опубліковано 28 жов 2024

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  • @DarrenM
    @DarrenM  3 роки тому

    Also, check out How to Group Elements In Canva on Desktop and Mobile ua-cam.com/video/4scYt9gH2-M/v-deo.html
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  • @TechSynthOfficial
    @TechSynthOfficial 3 роки тому +3

    Great video Darren! Yeah, this feature is fully underrated and it's surprisingly useful to be fair. I will certainly be using it a lot more going forward. Keep up the great work!👍

  • @Aritul
    @Aritul 2 роки тому +1

    This was very helpful. Thank you!

  • @MartinVipond
    @MartinVipond 7 місяців тому +1

    Great stuff. I do use the lock feature. But I haven't figured out how to have a layer with my logo remain locked to the top layer position so the logo isn't covered up by adding a new background. Can that be done?

    • @DarrenM
      @DarrenM  21 день тому

      You should just be able to lock a layer and then adjust layers level in the layers panel (under position)

  • @Vahx14
    @Vahx14 Рік тому

    Thank you for a short and to the point tutorial

    • @DarrenM
      @DarrenM  Рік тому

      Thank you. I’ve also done this one recently on locking a video timeline that might also be useful How and Why Lock Your Video Timeline in Canva
      ua-cam.com/video/wi2-_NsNbkU/v-deo.html

  • @marikasztandera5545
    @marikasztandera5545 Рік тому +2

    On the app on iPhone i can’t unlock my project. And Is not just about to click on the padlock, jas a grey color. Is So simple, and Is hard to find an information What to do when you can unlock your page.

    • @DarrenM
      @DarrenM  Рік тому

      Make sure the page is selected. If it’s a design locked my an admin though, you might have to ask them to unlock and reshare the design.

  • @elizabethmarttinen9788
    @elizabethmarttinen9788 Рік тому +2

    I created a page in Canva yesterday. I went to work on it today and I cannot unlock it in the mobile version webpage or in the app. It just says "page is locked. Unlock to continue" when I try to edit anything. Any suggestions? Help!

    • @DarrenM
      @DarrenM  Рік тому

      Make sure you have the page selected and not just an element. Select the page in the bottom. This would be my guess as to what is happening.

  • @morganaluthor
    @morganaluthor Рік тому +2

    my issue is the element is locked and could not be unlocked.
    the page isn't locked other elements not locked. only that particular is locked.

    • @DarrenM
      @DarrenM  Рік тому

      Speak to the person that created the template or the design, as it sounds like it is locked from an admin side.

    • @morganaluthor
      @morganaluthor Рік тому

      @@DarrenM i made it and locked it previously but when i went to unlock it, it wasn't an option anymore. the page was unlocked but that particular element was still locked.. weird

  • @RandySFisher
    @RandySFisher Рік тому +1

    How can I lock a design V1.0, and then duplicate it - but work on the 2nd version without the 1st version taking the properties of V2.0?
    I am finding that when I change the dimensions of one of the designs on the page, it affects all of the others.
    Thanks!

    • @DarrenM
      @DarrenM  Рік тому

      Just duplicate the project from the project home page. This way you can create multiple documents / versions.

  • @vrroniquejones3888
    @vrroniquejones3888 3 роки тому +1

    Very detailed but I'm looking on my phone and most of the things done with small icons are lost on me. Add what the icons look like last her on the video & I might easily follow. Thanks

    • @DarrenM
      @DarrenM  3 роки тому

      Thank you for the feedback.

  • @nadog9998
    @nadog9998 Рік тому +1

    Hi Darren, i was just wondering, when i am creating a template link, but i want an elemant to be locked so people who use the link cant move it or change it, how do i lock it so they cant change anything. because when i test the template link, i can still unlock the elements even when im not on my main account. got any ideas?

  • @otaylorgoulart
    @otaylorgoulart 2 роки тому +1

    What about when I'm trying to add an image as the 'last' layer, but canva automatically locks it as an attached background... is there a way for me to deactivate this feature? I just want to move my background image freely!

    • @DarrenM
      @DarrenM  2 роки тому

      right click and detach form the background. It's frustrating that it automatically snaps to the background.

  • @angiefraley4058
    @angiefraley4058 3 роки тому +2

    If I lock an element and share it as a template, will the recipient of the template be able to unlock it?

    • @DarrenM
      @DarrenM  3 роки тому

      Yes.

    • @angiefraley4058
      @angiefraley4058 3 роки тому

      @@DarrenM Darn. Any suggestions on how to lock all the parts of it permanently accept for where I want them to edit words? I'm trying to not let my artwork be moved, copied, or altered.

  • @patriciahanson6142
    @patriciahanson6142 Рік тому +1

    I added an image to my design and moved it to the back with words in front of it. When I print the words print but not the image. What am I doing wrong?

    • @DarrenM
      @DarrenM  Рік тому

      This sounds like a printer issue I think. Worth checking with Canva support.

  • @tanyapestana8028
    @tanyapestana8028 3 роки тому +1

    Does Canva have a shortcut to unlock all or multiple elements on a page rather than selecting one at a time?

    • @DarrenM
      @DarrenM  3 роки тому

      Just one by one. I’ve asked if there is a way they change it in the future.

  • @GucciestCuzOutThere
    @GucciestCuzOutThere Рік тому +2

    How do i do this on mobile?

    • @DarrenM
      @DarrenM  Рік тому +1

      Press hold and you’ll see multiple select come up.

  • @michaelburr450
    @michaelburr450 9 місяців тому +1

    How can I lock the layer of an element, in this case to the Front?

    • @DarrenM
      @DarrenM  9 місяців тому

      Just select the font box and lock that.

  • @farleyibs
    @farleyibs 7 місяців тому +1

    Canva will not let me edit. The locking feature is on unlock but I can not edit, Any ideas on how to able editing ?

    • @DarrenM
      @DarrenM  7 місяців тому

      I'd have to see the design to look in to this further. It might be worth messaging Canva help to see if it is a bug. you can do this here www.canva.com/help/contact-us/

  • @master-of-the-quote
    @master-of-the-quote 2 роки тому +1

    interesting, but what I want to know is where have the letters gone in the elements? I used some of them and the ones I used are now in the recently used section the rest have disappeared why?

    • @DarrenM
      @DarrenM  2 роки тому

      Which letters?

    • @master-of-the-quote
      @master-of-the-quote 2 роки тому +1

      @@DarrenM the letters in the elements

    • @DarrenM
      @DarrenM  2 роки тому

      @@master-of-the-quote so when you search letters under elements nothing shows up? Have you checked your filters are off?

    • @master-of-the-quote
      @master-of-the-quote 2 роки тому

      its ok ive just found them in the frames section sorry to be a pain in the ass

  • @lisadixon6617
    @lisadixon6617 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Darren - Help! I am going crazy trying to figure this out. Forgive me if I missed this in one of your videos. Here is my problem: I am adding several different sticker elements to a design. After I have dragged & adjusted one element sticker to the size I like, how do I then make the additional element stickers the exact (height & width) same size? I am creating a dinner menu with food stickers & its looking all crazy and not uniform because I dont know how to line up the various stickers to be the same in size.🤯 Hope this makes since. 🤪 I'm sure you do. If not, I'll try again. Let me know 😁 Thank you from Atlanta, GA!

    • @DarrenM
      @DarrenM  3 роки тому

      To line up elements. Select them and then go to position and align left, right etc. Sometimes the tidy up option works. Sometimes it doesn’t line things up.
      Another way is in the menu turn on guides and drag out a guide line to line them up against. Or you can just use a line and then delete it after.

    • @lisadixon6617
      @lisadixon6617 3 роки тому

      @@DarrenM Okay, let me give it a shot. Will let you know the outcome. 🤞🤞🤞

    • @lisadixon6617
      @lisadixon6617 3 роки тому +1

      @@DarrenM Thank you. Learning how to shift and use guides to make sure everything is lined up is super helpful but I'm still looking for additional info. Is there a way to make sure all elements are the same size before I make sure they are lined up? The only way I know how to resize a sticker is by dragging it around. The size of "the vanilla pie" is w:6 h:4.8. How do I get "the chocolate pie" w:6 h:4.8? Is there some way to tell the image what size I want it to be without playing "lets drag for 5 minutes till you find the same size"?

    • @lisadixon6617
      @lisadixon6617 3 роки тому

      I also have a pro account if that helps to know for some reason. Just trying to give you as much info as possible to help you, help me! 😇

    • @DarrenM
      @DarrenM  3 роки тому

      @@lisadixon6617 there isn’t any special way to size them all. I’ve asked to give us the ability to type in for element and shape size, but isn’t currently possible. The only way would be to size them up next to each other. They kind of click in place then.

  • @Thelifeofstacy
    @Thelifeofstacy 2 роки тому +1

    I am trying to lock an element and it keeps locking my entire project. Can you please tell me how to make it just lock part of the project? Thanks

    • @DarrenM
      @DarrenM  2 роки тому

      Make sure your only selecting the element you want to lock and not the background.

  • @mattostrowski
    @mattostrowski 2 роки тому +2

    what to do if I can't unlock the feature?

    • @DarrenM
      @DarrenM  2 роки тому

      Is it something that has been locked by your team admin or whoever owns the template? You’d have to ask them to unlock it.

  • @lapidindia
    @lapidindia 3 роки тому +1

    Which fond used in canva word

    • @DarrenM
      @DarrenM  3 роки тому

      I'm not sure I understand what you are asking?

  • @alisontames884
    @alisontames884 Рік тому

    Unlock button doesn’t work for me. That’s what I was looking for on this video was how to unlock.

    • @DarrenM
      @DarrenM  Рік тому

      Do you have full access to the template? It might be that your administrator or the person that created the template has locked them.

  • @HumanizedDoritoOfficial
    @HumanizedDoritoOfficial 13 днів тому +1

    How to unlock page : 1%
    UNWANTED INFORMATION: 99%

    • @DarrenM
      @DarrenM  13 днів тому +1

      Glad you found an answer. Try support next time.