How to freeze rows and columns in Google Sheets
Click View → Freeze and choose 1 column or 2 columns, or freeze up to the selected column. You can also drag the vertical freeze handle to the right of column A. Frozen columns stay visible while you scroll sideways through wide sheets.
Steps
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Select the column that should stay visible (optional).
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Open View → Freeze.
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Pick 1 column, 2 columns, or Up to column …
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Drag the freeze bar beside the column letters for a custom freeze.
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