How to Keep Top Row Visible Microsoft Excel
- George Apostolov
How to Keep Top Row Visible Microsoft Excel: step-by-step guide
Click on any cell below the top row.
Click the View tab in the ribbon.
In the Window group, click Freeze Panes and select Freeze Top Row.
Now, the top row will remain visible as you scroll down the worksheet.
Quick answer: To keep the top row visible in Microsoft Excel, click any cell below the top row, go to the View tab in the ribbon, open Freeze Panes in the Window group, and select Freeze Top Row so the row remains visible as you scroll.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Keep your top row visible while scrolling in Microsoft Excel by using the Freeze Panes feature found under the View tab. This guide shows how to keep Top Row Visible Microsoft Excel in 4 steps, starting with "Click on any cell below the top row" and finishing with "Now, the top row will remain visible as you scroll down the worksheet". 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 keep Top Row Visible Microsoft Excel?
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 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 Link Cells Between Worksheets in Microsoft Excel, How to Link Worksheet Data in Microsoft Excel and How to Lock Cells in Microsoft Excel. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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