# FixedColumns



When making use of DataTables' x-axis scrolling feature (`scrollX`), you may wish to fix the left or right most columns in place. This plug-in for DataTables provides exactly this option (for non-scrolling tables, please use the FixedHeader plug-in, which can fix headers, footers and columns). Key features include:



* Freezes the left most column to the side of the table

* Option to freeze two or more columns

* Full integration with DataTables' scrolling options





# Installation



To use FixedColumns, first download DataTables ( https://datatables.net/download ) and place the unzipped FixedColumns package into a `extensions` directory in the DataTables package. This will allow the pages in the examples to operate correctly. To see the examples running, open the `examples` directory in your web-browser.





# Basic usage



FixedColumns is initialised using the `$.fn.dataTable.FixedColumns()` constructor. For example:



```js

$(document).ready(function() {

	var table = $('#example').DataTable( {

		scrollY:        "300px",

		scrollX:        true,

		scrollCollapse: true,

		paging:         false

	} );



	new $.fn.dataTable.FixedColumns( table );

} );

```





# Documentation / support



* Documentation: https://datatables.net/extensions/FixedColumns/

* DataTables support forums: https://datatables.net/forums





# GitHub



If you fancy getting involved with the development of FixedColumns and help make it better, please refer to its GitHub repo: https://github.com/DataTables/FixedColumns