What happens when a page is locked by an author?

When a page is locked by an author, only the author who initiated the lock has the ability to edit that page. Locking a page prevents other users from making any changes to it, ensuring that the content remains unchanged until the author is ready to continue editing or finalize their work. This mechanism is particularly useful in collaborative environments where multiple authors may be working on different pages or sections at the same time.

The purpose of locking is to maintain content integrity and avoid conflicts that might arise from simultaneous edits. Therefore, once an author locks a page, it effectively restricts editing capabilities solely to themselves, preventing other authors from altering the content until the lock is released. This ensures a controlled editing process and promotes orderly content management within Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).