# How to Lock Elements in Figjam

> To lock elements in FigJam, select the desired element or group, click the lock icon, right-click to choose Lock, or use the keyboard shortcut. Next, choose between Lock all or Lock background to fix the item in place and prevent accidental movement or editing.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-lock-elements-in-figjam/
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a4859ab56e05a00ff327a/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Select the element or group in FigJam you want to lock in place.
2. Click the lock icon above the element, or right-click and choose "Lock", or use Ctrl+Shift+L (Windows) / Cmd+Shift+L (Mac).
3. Choose between "Lock all" or "Lock background."
4. The element will now be fixed in place, preventing accidental movement or editing.