WPS Freeze Panes on Windows FAQ

Last updated:July 20, 2026

Common questions about Freeze Panes usually focus on editing behavior, frozen ranges, and what changes after unfreezing; this section covers 3 frequent questions and a short glossary.

FAQ

Can I still edit cells in a frozen area?

  1. Freeze Panes changes only the worksheet view and does not lock cells.
  2. Click a cell in the frozen area to select and edit it normally.
  3. If you need to switch views often while editing, unfreeze first and then apply a new frozen view after editing.

Can Freeze Panes keep both rows and columns visible at the same time?

  1. Yes. Select the target boundary cell first.
  2. Open View → Freeze Panes.
  3. Select Freeze to Active Cell to keep both the rows above and the columns to the left visible.

Will unfreezing panes affect my worksheet data?

  1. No.
  2. Unfreeze Panes removes only the fixed display effect.
  3. Your worksheet data, formulas, and formatting stay unchanged.

Glossary

TermDefinition
Freeze PanesA worksheet view method that keeps selected rows or columns visible while you scroll.
Active CellThe currently selected cell. Its position can determine the frozen range.
Top Row / First ColumnThe first row at the top or the first column on the left side of a worksheet, often used for headers or identifiers.