How to Freeze a Row in Smartsheet
- George Apostolov
How to Freeze a Row in Smartsheet: step-by-step guide
Inside the sheet, hover your mouse cursor over the row you want to edit and click its corresponding 'Row Menu' button.
Choose 'Lock' from the list of options.
Finally, the selected row will be frozen. By that, it means only owners and admins can edit the content and style of the row.
Quick answer: To freeze a row in Smartsheet, hover your mouse cursor over the desired row and click its Row Menu button. Next, choose Lock from the list of options. Finally, the selected row will be frozen, meaning only owners and admins can edit its content and style.
About this Smartsheet tutorial
Lock rows in Smartsheet to restrict editing access. Ensure only owners and admins can modify specific content and style by freezing your rows today. This guide shows how to freeze a Row in Smartsheet in 3 steps, starting with "Inside the sheet, hover your mouse cursor over the row you want to edit and click its c..." and finishing with "Finally, the selected row will be frozen. By that, it means only owners and admins can...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Smartsheet interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to freeze a Row in Smartsheet?
3 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Smartsheet data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Smartsheet. Related guides: How to Freeze the Panes in Smartsheet, How to Hide and Unhide Rows in Smartsheet and How to Hide Rows in Smartsheet. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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