How to Freeze Cells in Excel

We can also Freeze Multiple Rows and Columns together as per requirement. The tool Freeze Panes will do the work for us.

Step 1: Open Excel

Open your excel sheet whose rows and columns you want to freeze.

Step 2: Select Cells

To freeze, we have to select the cell whose left columns need to be frozen and whose above rows need to be frozen.

Step 3: Access View Tab and Click on Freeze Panes

Go to View Tab and then click on Freeze Panes in the View Bar under Window Group. 

Access View Tab and Click on Freeze Panes

Cell C4 is selected to freeze the rows above it and the columns left to it. 

Freezing Rows

Freezing Columns you can see in the below image:

Freezing Columns

Freezing Panes in Excel to Lock Rows and Columns

Have you ever gotten lost in a big Excel file? Freeze Panes can help! It’s like a navigation tool that keeps important rows or columns visible while you scroll. Whether you’re new to Excel or a pro, mastering Freeze Panes will make your work easier.

In this article, we’ll learn about Freeze Panes in Excel. Let’s find out how Freeze Panes can make navigating through Excel files a breeze!

Table of Content

  • What are Freeze Panes in Excel?
  • How to Freeze Top Row in Excel
  • How to Freeze First Column in Excel
  • How to Freeze Multiple Rows in Excel 
  • How to Freeze Multiple Columns in Excel
  • How to Freeze Cells in Excel
  • How to Unfreeze Panes in Excel

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