# Locking Layouts

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A layout can be locked so that no changes at all are permitted unless and until it is unlocked.

To lock a layout

1.Right-click on a Viewing Grid area of the layout you want to save and select Layout Settings in the context menu.

2.In the Layout Settings dialog, check Layout is locked.

3.Click OK to accept or Cancel to discard changes.

To unlock a layout

Follow the above directions but instead uncheck the Layout is Locked checkbox.