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MS Excel 2003: Freeze first column

This Excel tutorial explains how to freeze panes to keep the first column visible when scrolling in Excel 2003 and older versions (with screenshots and step-by-step instructions).

Question: In Microsoft Excel 2003/XP/2000/97, I have a spreadsheet and I need to freeze the first column. That way, I can see the first column at all times even when I scroll. How can I do this?

Answer: If you need to see the first column (column A) even after scrolling, you could try freezing the pane in Excel.

NOTE: Freezing panes only works when you are in Normal View.

To freeze the first column, open your Excel spreadsheet.

Select cell B1. Then under the Window menu, select Freeze Panes.

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Now when you scroll, you should still continue to see column A.

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