# Freeze Columns
## Three ways to freeze columns
We can freeze columns in many ways. Here is how,
### i. Freeze the column while adding a new one
1. Click on the `+` button to add a new column.
2. Provide column `Name`, `Key name` and rest of the values based on your choice.
3. Check `Frozen?` checkbox for the column.
Freezing column while adding new one
### ii. **Freezing already created column**
1. Click on the Pencil (Edit) icon for any created column.
2. Check the `Frozen?` checkbox.
3. Click on `Save`.
Editing the column to mark it as freeze
### iii. Freezing column with [Runtime Schema](https://docs.impler.io/features/runtime-schema)
We can freeze the column while providing a custom schema too with the `isFrozen` flag in our frontend code.
```javascript
showWidget({
schema: [
{
key: 'email',
name: 'Email',
type: 'Email',
isFrozen: true
}
]
});
```
## Effects on Sample File Generation
The generated sample file will have specified columns freeze on the left side. So they won't gets hidden if we scroll to the right.
Excel view of freezed columns
## Effects on Spreadsheet Editor
While importing data spreadsheet editor freezes two default `Checkbox` and `Sr. No.` Columns. Other mentioned columns get frozen as per schema.
Freezing 2 default and 2 mentioned columns in editor
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