Use Freeze Panes with 2 how-to topics, both available in Android spreadsheets without membership; choose a topic from the index and follow the feature path and steps.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Freeze the top row, first column, or current position | Free |
| 2 | 2. Unfreeze panes | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Freeze the top row, first column, or current position
Feature path: Bottom toolbar > Tools > View > Freeze Panes
- Open the spreadsheet you want to work with.
- Tap Tools on the bottom toolbar.
- Select the View tab.
- Tap Freeze Panes.
- Choose one option based on your needs: Current Position, Freeze Top Row, or Freeze First Column.
- Scroll down or sideways to confirm that the selected area stays visible.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The frozen row or column remains visible while you scroll.
- What you can do next: Continue browsing, editing, or checking other cells.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If you want to freeze multiple rows and columns, place the current cell at the intended boundary first, then choose Current Position.
- Environment note: This entry appears in spreadsheet view and does not apply to other document types.
2. Unfreeze panes
Feature path: Bottom toolbar > Tools > View > Freeze Panes
- Open a spreadsheet that already has frozen panes.
- Tap Tools on the bottom toolbar.
- Open the View tab.
- Tap Freeze Panes again.
- Return to the worksheet and scroll to confirm that all rows and columns move normally.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: Previously fixed rows or columns no longer stay in place.
- What you can do next: Scroll through the worksheet normally in all directions.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If the visible range is small, the change may not be obvious right away. Try scrolling farther to verify the result.