# LockSelect Element

Specifies whether a shape can be selected.

For LockSelect to take effect, the ProtectShapes element (contained in the DocumentSettings element) must be set to 1 (protect shapes).

Value | Description
--- | ---
0 | Shape can be selected.
1 | Shape cannot be selected.

## Syntax

    <LockSelect>
        [Unit]
        [F]
        [Err]>
    </LockSelect>

## Attributes

Unit

Optional string. Represents a unit of measure. The default is NUM. For details about NUM, see Units of measure.

F

Optional string. Represents the element's formula. This attribute can contain one of the following strings: "someFormula" if the formula exists locally, "No Formula" if the formula is locally deleted or blocked, or "Inh" if the formula is inherited.

If the attribute is not present, the element's formula is a simple constant, for example, <element>5</element>.

Err

Optional string. Indicates that the formula evaluates to an error. The value of Err is the current value (an error message string); the value of the element is the last valid value.

## Element properties

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

## Element information

Parent elements

Protection

Child elements

None

## Remarks

The LockSelect element is relevant only when contained in a Shape or StyleSheet element. It is ignored when contained in a DocumentSheet or PageSheet element.

## See also

LockSelect cell (Protection section)

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