# ProtectShapes Element

Specifies whether the user is prevented from selecting shapes that have their LockSelect element set to 1.

Value | Description
--- | ---
0 | Allow user to select shapes that have their LockSelect element set to 1.
1 | Prevent user from selecting shapes that have their LockSelect element set to 1.

## Syntax

    <ProtectShapes>
    </ProtectShapes>

## Attributes

None

## Element properties

Property | Value
--- | ---
Name | ProtectShapes
Minimum Occurrences | 0
Maximum Occurrences | 1

## Element information

Parent elements

DocumentSettings

Child elements

None

## See also

Protection property (Document object)

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