textLock
Syntax
Story.textLock;
Access
read/write
Parameters
Return value boolean
true if the story text is locked, false if it is unlocked.
Description
The textLock property controls whether the text in this story is locked. When true, the story text cannot be edited. When false, the story text is unlocked and editable.
Examples
Read the lock state of a story
// Check whether the first story in the active document is locked.
var story = app.activeDocument.stories[0];
var isLocked = story.textLock;
alert("Story locked: " + isLocked);
Lock a story
// Lock the text of the first story in the active document.
app.activeDocument.stories[0].textLock = true;
Unlock a story
// Unlock the text of the first story in the active document.
app.activeDocument.stories[0].textLock = false;
Supported versions
| Adobe Version | Supported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | ✔ |
| 2024 | ✔ |
| 2025 | ✔ |
| 2026 | ✔ |