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Removing and Adding Columns with the Business Central Freeze Pane Tool

There are a variety of customizable tools across Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. The Business Central Freeze Pane tool has become popular for organizing the viewing perspective when looking at charts. This allows the user to always lock one of the columns onto the display, even when scrolling to the right through all the columns. Join Madeline below as she demonstrates the process of adding and removing this Freeze Pane tool in Business Central in this blog article.

Freeze Pane Tool in Business Central


1. Find Your Desired List

Locate the list that you would like to personalize in Business Central.

2. Personalization Mode

Locate the gear icon in the top right-hand corner (Settings) and select “Personalize” from the presented list of options that appear.

3. Select Your Column

Once in this personalization mode, hover over the cell that contains the heading of the column you wish to freeze. You will notice a red arrow appear as you hover.

4. Set Freeze Pane

Click on the red arrow and select the “Set Freeze Pane” option.


5. Complete Personalization

When you are satisfied with your adjustments, select the red “Done” button in the top right corner to leave the personalization mode.

For Freeze Pane Removal:

1. Personalization Mode

Return to the Settings gear icon and select Personalize.

2. Select Your Column

Hover over the cell that contains the heading of the column you wish to un-freeze. You will notice a red arrow reappear as you hover.


3. Clear Freeze Pane

Click on the red arrow and select the “Clear Freeze Pane” option.


4. Complete Personalization

When you are satisfied with your adjustments, select the red “Done” button in the top right corner to leave the personalization mode.

Personalization tools like this freeze pane tool, create a more enjoyable and efficient workspace in Business Central. There are various customizable features that users can benefit from daily. Recognizing the importance of an individualized structure will create a familiar dynamic while working with this technology.


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