I have a column of names with a bunch of information in subsequent columns,
but I want to be able to see the names column no matter how far over I scroll
in the worksheet, and haven't been able to figure out where to set that.
Thanks,

Hi there! It sounds like you want to freeze a column or row in your Excel worksheet so that it remains visible even when you scroll to the right or down. This is a really useful feature, especially when you're working with large data sets.

To freeze a column or row in Excel, you'll need to use the Freeze Panes feature. Here's how to do it:

1. Select the column or row that you want to freeze. In your case, it sounds like you want to freeze the first column with the names in it. So click on the column letter "A" to select the entire column.
2. Go to the View tab in the Excel ribbon at the top of the screen.
3. In the Window group, click on the Freeze Panes button.
4. From the dropdown menu, select "Freeze Panes". This will freeze the column or row that you have selected.
5. Now, when you scroll to the right or down in your worksheet, the frozen column or row will remain visible.

That's it! You should now be able to see your names column no matter how far over you scroll in the worksheet. If you want to unfreeze the column or row, simply go back to the Freeze Panes button and select "Unfreeze Panes" from the dropdown menu.

I hope that helps!

Window...split...then highlight the rows and cols you always want to
see...and freeze them.

Enjoy!
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//Jason


"Ao" wrote:

I have a column of names with a bunch of information in subsequent columns,
but I want to be able to see the names column no matter how far over I scroll
in the worksheet, and haven't been able to figure out where to set that.
Thanks,

Hmm, That definitely has the effect that I want, but for some reason I can't
get it to freeze just the column I want - it's freezing some other columns as
well.

"Jason" wrote:

Window...split...then highlight the rows and cols you always want to
see...and freeze them.

Enjoy!
--
//Jason


"Ao" wrote:

I have a column of names with a bunch of information in subsequent columns,
but I want to be able to see the names column no matter how far over I scroll
in the worksheet, and haven't been able to figure out where to set that.
Thanks,

if you want to freeze column A and row 1 then click in cell B2 and then
windowfreeze panes
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John
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"Ao" wrote:

I have a column of names with a bunch of information in subsequent columns,
but I want to be able to see the names column no matter how far over I scroll
in the worksheet, and haven't been able to figure out where to set that.
Thanks,

John notes a neat trick in his response (I will have to try that one out -
thanks :) )

With the split option, you have to drag the additional frames around and
frame up what you want on the left and the top (i am assuming that is the
location of the names and title row labels. Ctrl+click the columns and rows
(the header letters and row numbers) you want to keep visible (in the
leftmost and topmost frames) and freeze.

GL!
--
//Jason


"Ao" wrote:

Hmm, That definitely has the effect that I want, but for some reason I can't
get it to freeze just the column I want - it's freezing some other columns as
well.

"Jason" wrote:

Window...split...then highlight the rows and cols you always want to
see...and freeze them.

Enjoy!
--
//Jason


"Ao" wrote:

I have a column of names with a bunch of information in subsequent columns,
but I want to be able to see the names column no matter how far over I scroll
in the worksheet, and haven't been able to figure out where to set that.
Thanks,

Nice, that's the ticket. Thanks guys

"Jason" wrote:

John notes a neat trick in his response (I will have to try that one out -
thanks :) )

With the split option, you have to drag the additional frames around and
frame up what you want on the left and the top (i am assuming that is the
location of the names and title row labels. Ctrl+click the columns and rows
(the header letters and row numbers) you want to keep visible (in the
leftmost and topmost frames) and freeze.

GL!
--
//Jason


"Ao" wrote:

Hmm, That definitely has the effect that I want, but for some reason I can't
get it to freeze just the column I want - it's freezing some other columns as
well.

"Jason" wrote:

Window...split...then highlight the rows and cols you always want to
see...and freeze them.

Enjoy!
--
//Jason


"Ao" wrote:

I have a column of names with a bunch of information in subsequent columns,
but I want to be able to see the names column no matter how far over I scroll
in the worksheet, and haven't been able to figure out where to set that.
Thanks,

Ao, select a cell B1 or B2 maybe and then window, freeze panes
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Paul B
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Feedback on answers is always appreciated!
Using Excel 2002 & 2003

"Ao" wrote in message
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I have a column of names with a bunch of information in subsequent columns,
but I want to be able to see the names column no matter how far over I
scroll
in the worksheet, and haven't been able to figure out where to set that.
Thanks,

And for printing it is controlled from
File, Print setup, sheets
Rows to repeat at top: $1:$1
Columns to repeat at left: $A:$A

Freeze Panes for view and Repeat row/col headings for printing
http://www.mvps.org/dmcritchie/excel/freeze.htm

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HTH,
David McRitchie, Microsoft MVP - Excel
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"Ao" wrote in message ...
Nice, that's the ticket. Thanks guys

"Jason" wrote:

John notes a neat trick in his response (I will have to try that one out -
thanks :) )

With the split option, you have to drag the additional frames around and
frame up what you want on the left and the top (i am assuming that is the
location of the names and title row labels. Ctrl+click the columns and rows
(the header letters and row numbers) you want to keep visible (in the
leftmost and topmost frames) and freeze.

GL!
--
//Jason


"Ao" wrote:

Hmm, That definitely has the effect that I want, but for some reason I can't
get it to freeze just the column I want - it's freezing some other columns as
well.

"Jason" wrote:

Window...split...then highlight the rows and cols you always want to
see...and freeze them.

Enjoy!
--
//Jason


"Ao" wrote:

I have a column of names with a bunch of information in subsequent columns,
but I want to be able to see the names column no matter how far over I scroll
in the worksheet, and haven't been able to figure out where to set that.
Thanks,