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title: Approve and Lock Content
description: Protect critical content from accidental edits because Approved items are automatically read-only.
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# Approve and Lock Content

## Protect critical content from accidental edits because Approved items are automatically read-only.

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1. When ready, click Approve to move the item into the Approved state.
2. Approved items are automatically set to read-only—no one can modify them directly.
3. To make edits, create a new revision to ensure proper version control and accountability.

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