A narrow botanical border is easy to nudge while selecting a candle’s scent name. Locking stable artwork can reduce those accidental moves. Decide what needs to stay in place and what a future editor must change, then test the label with a realistic wording update.
01
Separate fixed art from product information
Look through the page and identify the details shared by every candle. A frame, background panel and brand emblem are often stable. The scent, net quantity and other product-specific details need active checking. Locking those variable lines without a clear editing plan can make them easier to overlook.
For an illustrative candle range, keep one approved frame position for Cedar, Linen and Orchard. Leave each scent name editable while you update the page. Use the same process for the back or base label, where a small quantity or internal reference may also need changing.
02
Lock the intended elements deliberately
Select the stable objects and use the editor’s lock control. Canva supports locking elements or pages in supported design types, and people with edit access can unlock them. If a command is unavailable, check the document type and whether the object is part of a group or another selected element.
After locking, select the scent name from the canvas or layers panel and make a trial edit. If the surrounding border still moves with the text, revisit the grouping. The aim is a clear editing path where the variable wording can be selected without disturbing the approved artwork.
03
Test the label with a long scent name
Replace a short placeholder with the longest scent name you expect. A locked border will hold its position even when the text grows toward it. That makes the space conflict easier to notice, but you still need to decide how to resolve it through line breaks, wording or layout.
If the long name needs more room, unlock the affected art deliberately and revise a copy of the master. Compare it with the shorter variants before adopting a new position. Moving a border for just one scent can make a matching lineup look inconsistent on the shelf.
| Element | Editing approach |
|---|---|
| Approved decorative border | Lock while changing routine wording |
| Scent and product details | Leave accessible and review on each variant |
| Complete page | Reserve page locking for an approved stage of the workflow |
04
Make a final review outside the editor
Download the selected page and review the actual export. Check every word, including text that stayed locked during editing. Print a sample on plain paper and compare the frame with the cut outline or finished label dimensions.
Record which parts of the master are deliberately fixed in the template instructions you keep for yourself or your team. When you change the jar model or label size, schedule a full layout review. A locked object can preserve an outdated position just as reliably as an approved one.
BEFORE YOUR NEXT STEP
Your practical checklist
- Identify stable art and variable wording.
- Test selecting text after locking.
- Check the longest scent name.
- Review locked text in the exported file.
Questions & answers
Does locking prevent another editor from changing the artwork?+
Canva’s help explains that users with edit access can lock or unlock elements. Use the appropriate sharing permissions when deciding who can edit a design.
Why can I not lock an element?+
Check the design type, selected object and grouping. Canva notes that element and page locking are unavailable in Canva Docs.
Sources & further reading
Official references for the technical points in this guide. Check current specifications before production.
