Common questions about WPS Freeze Panes on Windows usually involve freeze ranges, command locations, and unfreezing panes; this FAQ includes 4 common questions and a 4-term glossary.
FAQ
Why does only part of my worksheet stay visible after I freeze panes?
- Check whether you selected the cell at the bottom-right of the area that you want to keep visible.
- If the frozen range is not what you expected, use Unfreeze Panes first.
- Select the correct cell again, then freeze the area one more time.
What is the difference between Freeze Top Row and freezing a selected area?
- Freeze Top Row only keeps the top row of the worksheet visible.
- Freezing a selected area can keep multiple rows, multiple columns, or both visible.
- If you need to keep both headers and key columns in view, use the selected-area option.
Why does nothing seem to change after I unfreeze panes?
- Scroll the worksheet first and confirm that panes were frozen before the change.
- After selecting Unfreeze Panes, scroll vertically or horizontally again to check the result.
- If needed, reopen the current worksheet and check the pane state again.
What is the difference between using the View tab and the Home tab for this feature?
- Both entry points can complete freeze and unfreeze tasks.
- You can choose the tab that fits your usual workflow.
- If one entry is harder to find, switch to the other tab and continue.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Freeze Top Row | Keeps the top row of the worksheet fixed at the top while you scroll. |
| Freeze First Column | Keeps the leftmost column fixed on the left while you scroll horizontally. |
| Freeze a Selected Area | Freezes the rows above and columns to the left of the selected bottom-right cell. |
| Unfreeze Panes | Removes the current frozen-pane state and returns the worksheet to normal scrolling. |