# Lock a layer

Locking a layer allows you to disable a layer's edit-ability on the canvas. This means it's locked in place and can't be moved or interacted with in any way once locked.

This can be useful when you want to move overlapping layers and don't want the locked layer to be accidentally interacted with, such as a layer that serves as a background for other layers.

To lock a layer, go to the layer panel and toggle the 'lock' icon next to the layer.

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