Keynote presentation allows editing on iPad in Lockdown Mode

When my iPad is in lockdown mode it still allows my Keynote presentation to go to "edit" mode (allows pinching of the screen). I only want the presentation to stay in "play" mode. What can I do?

iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Jan 21, 2026 3:36 PM

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Posted on Jan 21, 2026 5:35 PM

From the Lockdown article I linked above:

”Lockdown Mode is an optional, extreme protection that’s designed for the very few individuals who, because of who they are or what they do, might be personally targeted by some of the most sophisticated digital threats. Most people are never targeted by attacks of this nature.”


As I said, you should turn it off immediately.


It sounds like this is what you’re looking for.

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Jan 21, 2026 5:35 PM in response to Bobping3

From the Lockdown article I linked above:

”Lockdown Mode is an optional, extreme protection that’s designed for the very few individuals who, because of who they are or what they do, might be personally targeted by some of the most sophisticated digital threats. Most people are never targeted by attacks of this nature.”


As I said, you should turn it off immediately.


It sounds like this is what you’re looking for.

Use Guided Access with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


Jan 21, 2026 5:23 PM in response to sberman

The iPad that is lockdown is part of a museum display. I don't want the public using any other applications. I thought by the iPad being in lockdown mode it would be more secure. The Keynote presentation currently gives a visitor the ability to look up pictures of events. I just don't want someone editing the program by pinching the screen. Thanks

Keynote presentation allows editing on iPad in Lockdown Mode

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