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How to Fix Freeze Panes Not Working in Grouped SharePoint Lists

Rana Garcia Oct 1, 2026 869 views

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The user is trying to freeze the first column in a Microsoft List or SharePoint list, but the feature stops working when the list view is grouped.

How to Fix Freeze Panes Not Working in Grouped SharePoint Lists

Product: SharePoint and Microsoft Lists
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: The user wants to keep the first column visible while scrolling horizontally through a grouped list view in SharePoint or Microsoft Lists.
Observed behavior: Freezing the first column works correctly in the standard 'All Items' view, but the frozen column is not applied or supported when the list view is grouped.

Before you start

Ensure you have the necessary permissions to edit or switch list views in your SharePoint or Microsoft Lists environment.

Solution 1Recommended

Use the Standard 'All Items' View to Freeze Columns

Since grouped views do not currently support freezing columns, you must switch to a standard, ungrouped view like 'All Items' to use the freeze pane feature.

Currently, Microsoft Lists and SharePoint do not support the freeze column feature consistently when a view is grouped. There is no announced timeline for a fix, so switching to a standard view is the only functional workaround.

Open the List

Navigate to and open your list in either Microsoft Lists or SharePoint.

Switch to All Items View

Click the View selector drop-down menu located in the top-right corner of the list interface, and select 'All Items' (or any standard ungrouped view).

Freeze the First Column

Click on the column header you wish to freeze, select 'Column settings' from the drop-down menu, and choose 'Pin to' or 'Freeze' to lock the column in place.

Use the Standard 'All Items' View to Freeze Columns

Submit Feedback: You can submit feedback and vote for related feature requests in the SharePoint and Microsoft Lists feedback portals to encourage Microsoft to add grouped view support.

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Manage Data Efficiently with WPS Office

If you frequently work with complex datasets and need reliable features like freeze panes and grouping without the limitations of online lists, consider managing your exported data in WPS Office. It provides a robust, free spreadsheet application that handles large datasets seamlessly.

1. Export List Data: Use the 'Export to Excel' feature in your SharePoint or Microsoft List.
2. Open in WPS Spreadsheets: Launch WPS Office and open the downloaded .xlsx file.
3. Apply Freeze Panes: Navigate to the 'View' tab and click 'Freeze Panes' to reliably lock columns and rows, regardless of data grouping.

Free, lightweight, and easy to install on multiple platformsFully compatible with Microsoft Excel (.xlsx) formatsReliable Freeze Panes functionality even with grouped or filtered dataFamiliar user interface with a seamless migration process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the freeze column feature disappear when I group a SharePoint list?

Microsoft Lists and SharePoint currently lack technical support for the freeze column feature within grouped views. It only functions consistently in standard, ungrouped views like 'All Items'.

How do I switch my SharePoint list back to the All Items view?

Click the view selector drop-down menu in the top-right area of your list (often labeled with the current view's name) and select 'All Items' to remove the groupings and restore standard functionality.

Will Microsoft add freeze pane support for grouped views in the future?

There is currently no official or announced delivery date for this feature. Users are encouraged to submit feedback and vote for this capability in the Microsoft Lists and SharePoint feedback portals.

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