diff --git a/src/bonsai/bonsai/bim/module/model/polyline.py b/src/bonsai/bonsai/bim/module/model/polyline.py
index 1643209175..16096c57c3 100644
--- a/src/bonsai/bonsai/bim/module/model/polyline.py
+++ b/src/bonsai/bonsai/bim/module/model/polyline.py
@@ -126,17 +126,20 @@ class PolylineOperator:
         if x:
             if event.value == "PRESS" and event.type == "X":
                 self.tool_state.axis_method = "X" if self.tool_state.axis_method != event.type else None
+                self.tool_state.lock_axis = False if self.tool_state.lock_axis else True
                 PolylineDecorator.update(event, self.tool_state, self.input_ui, self.snapping_points[0])
                 tool.Blender.update_viewport()
 
         if y:
             if event.value == "PRESS" and event.type == "Y":
                 self.tool_state.axis_method = "Y" if self.tool_state.axis_method != event.type else None
+                self.tool_state.lock_axis = False if self.tool_state.lock_axis else True
                 PolylineDecorator.update(event, self.tool_state, self.input_ui, self.snapping_points[0])
                 tool.Blender.update_viewport()
         if z:
             if event.value == "PRESS" and event.type == "Z":
                 self.tool_state.axis_method = "Z" if self.tool_state.axis_method != event.type else None
+                self.tool_state.lock_axis = False if self.tool_state.lock_axis else True
                 PolylineDecorator.update(event, self.tool_state, self.input_ui, self.snapping_points[0])
                 tool.Blender.update_viewport()
 
diff --git a/src/bonsai/bonsai/tool/polyline.py b/src/bonsai/bonsai/tool/polyline.py
index dc1178072d..416717acf7 100644
--- a/src/bonsai/bonsai/tool/polyline.py
+++ b/src/bonsai/bonsai/tool/polyline.py
@@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ class Polyline(bonsai.core.tool.Polyline):
         C: Close
         Backspace: Remove
         X Y: Axis
-        Shift: Lock axis
+        L: Lock axis
     """
         snap_info: str = None
         mode: str = None