Freeze a Row or Column in Excel for Mac
Freezing rows or columns in Excel for Mac allows you to keep specific rows or columns visible while scrolling through the rest of the spreadsheet. This can be helpful for maintaining a reference to important data or labels as you navigate through a large worksheet.
To freeze rows or columns in Excel for Mac, follow these steps:
Select the row or column you want to freeze. To freeze multiple rows or columns, select the topmost row (for rows) or the leftmost column (for columns) and then extend the selection to the desired range.
Click the View tab in the menu bar.
In the Freeze group, click the Freeze Top Row or Freeze First Column button.
If you want to freeze both the top row and the first column, you can click the Freeze Panes button. This will freeze both the top row and the first column, creating a fixed area in the upper left corner of the spreadsheet.
To unfreeze rows or columns, follow these steps:
Click the View tab in the menu bar.
In the Freeze group, click the Unfreeze Panes button.
This will unfreeze all rows and columns that were previously frozen.
Here are some additional tips for freezing rows and columns in Excel for Mac:
- You can also freeze rows or columns by right-clicking on the row or column header and selecting the “Freeze Top Row” or “Freeze First Column” option from the context menu.
- If you want to freeze a specific number of rows or columns, you can use the “Freeze Panes” option and then specify the desired range in the Freeze Panes dialog box.
- Freezing rows or columns can be useful for creating headers or labels that stay visible while you scroll through the rest of the spreadsheet.