# Locking parts

Each Part menu contains several locking options for that part. You can lock the following aspects of the selected part(s) by checking the relevant boxes:

- Property editing: Choose the locking option to make the following part features inactive:
  - The Properties pane
  - Any part controls (such as sliders or editable text)
  - Associated Presentation parts .
- Position: Choose the locking option to fix the position of the selected part(s).
- Size: Choose the locking option to prevent resizing of the selected part(s).
- Orientation: Choose the locking option to prevent rotation of the selected part(s) for layout purposes.

## See also:

- Using parts