How to Lock an Image or Object in Google Slides

While Google Slides doesn’t have a native lock feature, you can simulate locking images and objects in place using backgrounds, transparent shapes or the master slide. This prevents them from accidentally being moved or deleted.

There are a few workarounds you can try.

Use the Image as a Background

1. Select the slide you want to lock the image on
2. Click Slide > Change Background > Choose Image
3. Select the image you want to lock from your computer
4. Click Done

This will set the image as the background for that slide. The background image cannot be moved or edited, effectively locking it in place.

Insert a Transparent Shape Over the Image

1. Insert the image you want to lock
2. Click Insert > Shape and select a transparent shape (e.g. rectangle)
3. Size and position the transparent shape to completely cover the image
4. Right click the shape and select Order > Send to Back

This places an invisible shape on top of the image, preventing it from being selected or edited.

Use the Slide Master

1. Click Slide > Edit Theme
2. Add images/objects to lock to the Slide Master
3. Click Exit when done

Anything added to the Slide Master will appear locked in place on every slide using that theme.