Use Freeze with 2 how-to topics, including freezing the first row, first column, or current position, and unfreezing panes; 2 items are available without membership and 0 are membership-related.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Freeze the first row, first column, or current position | Free |
| 2 | 2. Unfreeze panes | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Freeze the first row, first column, or current position
Entry: Bottom toolbar → Tools → View → Freeze Panes
- Tap Tools at the bottom.
- Select the View tab.
- Tap Freeze Panes.
- Choose one of the following options as needed:
- Current Position: Freeze panes based on the current cell position.
- Freeze First Row: Freeze the first row of the sheet.
- Freeze First Column: Freeze the first column of the sheet.
- Scroll the sheet and confirm that the frozen rows or columns stay visible.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The frozen rows or columns stay fixed while you scroll.
- What you can do next: You can continue browsing, editing, or filtering the spreadsheet.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If you do not select the right current position before freezing, the fixed area may not match what you expect.
- Environment note: You need to open a spreadsheet file before the Freeze Panes entry appears.
2. Unfreeze panes
Entry: Bottom toolbar → Tools → View → Freeze Panes
- Tap Tools at the bottom.
- Select the View tab.
- Tap Freeze Panes again.
- Confirm that all rows and columns return to normal scrolling.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: Previously fixed rows and columns no longer stay in place.
- What you can do next: The whole sheet can scroll normally up, down, left, and right.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If the sheet still shows a fixed area, check again that you returned to the Freeze entry under View.