# To Lock or Unlock a Layer [GstarCAD 2027](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2027/Index.md) → [Commands](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2027/Commands/(Commands).md) → [Procedures](Help%20System/GSTARCAD/2027/Commands/01%20Procedures/(Procedures).md) **To Lock a Layer** 1. Click Format > Layer Tools > Layer Lock on the main menu. 2. Select objects on the layer(s) to be isolated. 3. Objects on locked layers appear faded and a small lock icon is displayed when you hover over the object. **To Unlock a Layer** 1. Click Format > Layer Tools > Layer Unlock on the main menu. 2. Select an object on the layer to be unlocked. --- [Original help](https://www.gstarcad.net/help/GstarCAD_2027_en-US/detail/commandReferences/To%20Lock%20or%20Unlock%20a%20Layer.html) · © Gstarsoft Co., Ltd.