The following Restrictions for SharePoint Designer usage can be applied to SharePoint 2010 Site.
- Allow Site Owners and Designers to use SharePoint Designer in this Site Collection
- Allow Site Owners and Designers to Detach Pages from the Site Definition
- Allow Site Owners and Designers to Customize Master Pages and Page Layouts
- Allow Site Owners and Designers to See the Hidden URL structure of their Web Site
Go to Site Actions -> Site Settings

In “Site Collection Administration” section click on SharePoint Designer Settings.

Update the appropriate settings.



I want to limit SPD to a certain group of individuals. Can this be done?
things i wanted to say is i really need some rest and that this blog is starting to sound good
This setting is not working.
I even tried from central admin at webapplication level but no luck.
When a user clicks on sharepoint deisigner option(site settings menu) designer opens.
Did IIS reset too.
User is with normal contribute permissions