How to Freeze Panes in Microsoft Excel
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How to Freeze Panes in Microsoft Excel: step-by-step guide
Click the cell below the row(s) and to the right of the column(s) you want to freeze.
Click the View tab in the ribbon.
In the Window group, click Freeze Panes, then select Freeze Panes.
Quick answer: To freeze panes in Microsoft Excel, click the cell below the rows and to the right of the columns you want to freeze. Next, click the View tab in the ribbon. Finally, in the Window group, click Freeze Panes and select Freeze Panes.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Lock rows and columns in place while scrolling through spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel freeze panes features. This guide shows how to freeze Panes in Microsoft Excel in 3 steps, starting with "Click the cell below the row(s) and to the right of the column(s) you want to freeze" and finishing with "In the Window group, click Freeze Panes , then select Freeze Panes". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Microsoft 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 Panes in Microsoft Excel?
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 Microsoft data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Microsoft and Excel. Related guides: How to Go to the Next Line in Microsoft Excel Cells, How to Group Rows in Microsoft Excel and How to Group Worksheets in Microsoft Excel. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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