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Using Lock or Unlock Topic

Using Lock or Unlock Topic

The Lock Topic feature allows you to lock a discussion thread to prevent any further replies or updates. After a thread is locked, all editing actions are disabled for everyone except site collection administrators:

  • Existing posts cannot be edited.
  • New replies cannot be posted.
  • Answers cannot be suggested, verified, or removed.
  • Locked threads can still be marked or unmarked as Sticky. Locked topics have the Lock icon (Icon-Locked) next to them in the Forum view.

LockedTopic.png The Lock Topic feature must be enabled in the Forum Settings before it is an available discussion board option. When Lock Topic is enabled, you must have at least the Manage Lists permission in SharePoint to use the feature.

See permissions required to use Lock Topic.

NOTE: Anonymous users will not be able to view locked topics.

To lock a topic:

Step Action Result
1. In the Forum view of the discussion board, select the topic you want to Lock.

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NOTE: If you do not have the required permissions to Lock a topic or if the Lock Topic feature is not enabled in the Forum Settings, you will not see the option in the ribbon or item menu.
2. In the Items ribbon or from the item drop-down menu, select Lock Topic.

To unlock a topic:

Step Action Result
1. In the Forum view of the discussion board, select the topic you want to Unlock.

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NOTE: If you do not have the required permissions to Unlock a topic or if the Unlock Topic feature is not enabled in the Forum Settings, you will not see the option in the ribbon or item menu.
2. In the Items ribbon or from the item drop-down menu, select Unlock Topic.
3. The item will be unlocked. Replies, edits, and answer features are all allowed again.