Worksheet protection will not disallow Freeze Panes.

Could be the workbook protection is enabled.

ToolsProtectionUnprotect workbook.

Or in 2007

Review TabProtect Workbook.


Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP

On Sun, 10 Jan 2010 13:31:01 -0800, dave f <dave
wrote:

The freeze pane option is not highlighted on my toolbar. Consequently, I
cannot select it for use. As best as I can determine the worksheet is not
procted.