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[ Compact Number ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/formatter-compact-number) - [ Currency ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/formatter-currency) - [ Duration ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/formatter-duration) - [ Friendly Filesize ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/formatter-friendly-filesize) - [ Friendly Timestamp ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/formatter-friendly-timestamp) - [ Locale Timestamp ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/formatter-locale-timestamp) - [ Number ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/formatter-number) - [ Percent ](https://laravel-datatables.com/docs/formatter-percent) Freeze Columns and Headers ========================== Use freezeHeader and freezeColumns to keep key table context visible while scrolling long datasets. freezeHeader keeps the header row pinned, while freezeColumns keeps the left-most columns pinned. 1. Freeze Header ---------------- Enable sticky table header for vertical scrolling containers. Datatable property PHP `public bool $freezeHeader = true;` ``` public bool $freezeHeader = true; ``` 2. Freeze Left Columns ---------------------- Pin the first N visible columns from the left side. Datatable property PHP `public int $freezeColumns = 2;` ``` public int $freezeColumns = 2; ``` 3. Use Both Together -------------------- Combine both options for wide tables with many columns and long vertical lists. Combined configuration PHP `public bool $freezeHeader = true;public int $freezeColumns = 2;` ``` public bool $freezeHeader = true; public int $freezeColumns = 2; ``` 4. Practical Notes ------------------ Frozen columns are applied only to visible non-functional columns in the current order. When column reordering is enabled, frozen columns remain fixed and cannot be dragged. Related properties PHP `public bool $enableColumnReordering = true;public int $freezeColumns = 1; // first visible column stays fixed` ``` public bool $enableColumnReordering = true; public int $freezeColumns = 1; // first visible column stays fixed ``` 5. Demo Routes -------------- Use the demos to validate behavior in your browser: [See Demo: Frozen Header](/demos/features-frozen) [See Demo: Frozen Columns](/demos/features-frozen-columns) [See Demo: Frozen Header + Columns](/demos/features-frozen-both) In RTL layouts, frozen columns pin from the logical start edge. Validate both LTR and RTL using the Directionality demo when freeze settings are enabled. © 2026 Copyright (C) [ Morrow IT Consulting & Services ](https://morrow-it.services) [Terms of Service](https://laravel-datatables.com/legal/terms) [Privacy](https://laravel-datatables.com/legal/privacy) [Legal Disclosure](https://laravel-datatables.com/legal/disclosure)