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If you press delete or want to cut blocked elements you&#8217;ll be asked for confirmation. You can still copy blocked elements \u2013 all the properties will remain the same for both elements, except the copy won&#8217;t be blocked.<\/p>\n<p>Every blocked element will have a tooltip with the name of the element and a small padlock. You may find it useful, especially while making more complex prototypes with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adalo.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adalo<\/a> or other no-code app builders.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Try it on your prototypes!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How many times were you annoyed by the fact your perfectly placed elements moved accidentally? Or the cat sat on the keyboard and your work just went to hell? If that made you &#8220;go bananas&#8221; \u2013 here&#8217;s the solution: we present new JustProto element property \u2013 Lock\/Unlock! 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