As a marketer, I spend a lot of time working with data in spreadsheets. And let's face it, Google Sheets is one of the most popular options out there because of its convenience and ease of use.
But have you ever found yourself scrolling down the sheet only to forget what was in the first row or column? It happens to all of us, but fortunately, Google Sheets has a solution: freezing panes.
In this article, I will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to freeze pane in Google Sheets and make your life a lot easier.
Freezing panes in Google Sheets means locking specific rows or columns in place so that they remain visible while you scroll through the rest of the sheet. This function allows you to keep your headings or titles visible, providing you with a reference to what data you're working on without scrolling back and forth.
Now it's time to get our hands dirty and start freezing panes in Google Sheets. Just follow these simple steps, and you'll be a pro in no time:
Firstly, log in to your Google Account and open a Google Sheet that you want to work on.
Select the row or column that contains the data you want to freeze. For instance, if you want to freeze the columns, highlight the cells from the first cell in the Column A to the Last cell of the Column that you want to freeze.
At the top of your Google sheet's screen, you’ll see several tabs labeled “File,” “Edit…” “View,” "Insert", "Format", and many more. Click on "View" Tab to reveal its options.
After clicking on the “View” tab, you will find the “Freeze” option. Once found, hover the cursor over it, and a sub-menu will open. It consists of the two options:
You can choose either of the options based on your preference
Select whichever freeze options you need. This will freeze Rows or Columns, and you can view your selected Row or Column later while scrolling to other areas in the sheets.
Now that you have frozen your rows or columns, you should see a gray line indicating where the panes are frozen. Scroll down or across, and you will see your frozen data remains in place no matter how far you navigate.
That's all there is to it. Freezing panes in Google Sheets is easy and pretty helpful if you're working with large sheets.
Now that you have learned how to freeze panes, you can work more efficiently and without confusion. No more scrolling back and forth endlessly or forgetting which column or row you were working on the next time you're working in Google sheets.
Make your data work for you and save time where you can so you can put your energy into generating great results for your company!
