# Retain Source Language Editing with Locked Strings!

**URL:** <https://community.transifex.com/t/retain-source-language-editing-with-locked-strings/3896>\
**Category:** What's new?\
**Tags:** editor\
**Created:** [April 22, 2024, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.transifex.com/t/retain-source-language-editing-with-locked-strings/3896 "2024-04-22T13:11:00Z")\
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**Author:** ![nina](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.transifex.com/nina/32/13_2.png) [@nina](https://community.transifex.com/u/nina)\
**Post date:** [April 22, 2024, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.transifex.com/t/retain-source-language-editing-with-locked-strings/3896/1 "2024-04-22T13:11:00Z")

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Have you ever found yourself unable to adjust the source language after locking a string?

 ![Screenshot 2024-04-22 at 4.02.38 PM](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/transifex/original/2X/5/533d5c13b9062f4f2893e47eaac1c98fbe8a47c7.png)

Previously, when you used the ‘locked’ tag to secure translations for a string, you may have faced a slight inconvenience: the system wouldn’t allow you to edit the source language or address issues you identified using the editor. We’ve listened to your feedback and are thrilled to announce that this obstacle is now a thing of the past.

With our latest release, we’ve taken decisive action to ensure that you retain the flexibility to edit the source language online when you lock a string. That’s right – no more barriers preventing you from enhancing the quality of your source content!

From now on, updating the source text of locked strings is simple. Switch to the source editor, make your changes, and submit the updated version by clicking the button “Save and Keep Translations”. All existing translations will remain unchanged, preserving their final status.

If you need to remove existing translations for any reason, simply remove the locked tag before submitting the new source updates. This will enable translation editing again, allowing you to make necessary translation changes after submitting the new source updates using the “Save Changes” button instead.

So lock those strings with confidence, knowing you can still fine-tune the source language whenever necessary.

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**Author:** ![nina](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.transifex.com/nina/32/13_2.png) [@nina](https://community.transifex.com/u/nina)\
**Post date:** [September 4, 2024, 7:29am UTC](https://community.transifex.com/t/retain-source-language-editing-with-locked-strings/3896/2 "2024-09-04T07:29:20Z")

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Hi everyone,

I wanted to provide an update regarding the behavior discussed in this post. We’ve recently made some changes to improve the handling of translations when editing source strings online.

For the latest information on these updates, please check out our new post [here](https://community.transifex.com/t/exciting-updates-enhanced-translation-management-for-online-source-edits/4159).

Thank you for your continued engagement, and as always, feel free to share your thoughts or questions!