How to Freeze the Panes in Smartsheet
- George Apostolov
How to Freeze the Panes in Smartsheet: step-by-step guide
Inside Smartsheet's Grid View, select a column.
After that, tap its corresponding 'Column Menu' button.
Pick 'Freeze Column' from the list of options.
After completing these steps, the pane on the left side of the selected column will be frozen.
Quick answer: To freeze panes in Smartsheet, select a column in Grid View, tap the Column Menu button, and pick Freeze Column to freeze the pane on the left side of the selected column.
About this Smartsheet tutorial
Lock columns in place while scrolling by using the freeze pane feature in Smartsheet Grid View for easier data viewing. This guide shows how to freeze the Panes in Smartsheet in 4 steps, starting with "Inside Smartsheet's Grid View, select a column" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the pane on the left side of the selected column will be...". 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 the Panes in Smartsheet?
4 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 Hide and Unhide Rows in Smartsheet, How to Hide Rows in Smartsheet and How to Indent Rows in Smartsheet. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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