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January 18, 2026
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Align to fixed objects

  • January 18, 2026
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Is there a way of fixing certain objects within an illustrator file (so that they can't be accidentally moved/resized), while maintaining the ability to align other objects to these fixed objects? 

thanks!

Correct answer Ares Hovhannesyan

You can lock and unlock object directly on canvas if you toggle on lock object in preferences. Or you can lock layer.

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Ares Hovhannesyan
Community Expert
Ares HovhannesyanCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
January 19, 2026

You can lock and unlock object directly on canvas if you toggle on lock object in preferences. Or you can lock layer.

Screenshot 2026-01-19 161114.png

Ton Frederiks
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 18, 2026

Smart guides can still help with locked objects.