# Live edit and locked edits ## Live edit You might have noticed that you can pretty much edit anything in this space. This is because the space is in what's know as **live edit** mode. In this mode, anyone who has permission can edit the content directly. This is great for early-days use. It is great for quick changes. No need for complex workflows. At some point, you may reach a greater level of maturity with your content. That's when you may need some of the more powerful workflow features in GitBook… ## Locked edits The alternative to a live edit mode is called **locked edits**. Spaces that are locked for live edits aren't directly editable, and any edits you need to make must be handled through **change requests**. You can lock a space using the space menu and selecting 'Lock live edits'. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://suativilimosa.gitbook.io/welcome-to-gitbook/the-basics/live-edit-and-locked-edits.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.