How to Lock a Google Doc File

This guide provides a detailed walkthrough of the process for locking a file in Google Drive. Follow these steps to securely lock and restrict editing access to your document.

Step 1

To begin locking a Google Docs file, first navigate to the file within your Google Drive that you wish to lock.

Step 2

Click on the three vertical dots to access more actions for the selected file.

Step 3

Select "File Information" from the dropdown menu that appears.

Step 4

Choose the "Lock" option. A confirmation dialog will prompt you to proceed with locking the file. Confirm by clicking "Lock."

Step 5

The file is now successfully locked. Proceed to open the file to verify the status.

Step 6

Upon opening, you will notice that the file is locked and editing capabilities have been disabled.

Now you can successfully lock any Google Doc.