How to Lock the First Row and First Column of a Scrolling Table Using JavaScript

Locking the first row and first column of a table when scrolling can be a useful feature for large tables with important information at the top and left. While CSS alone cannot achieve this, JavaScript offers a solution.

Consider the fxdHdrCol plugin as a potential JavaScript solution. This plugin converts a standard HTML table into a scrollable table with fixed table headers and columns. It allows the table to scroll horizontally and vertically while keeping the first row and first column in place.

To use fxdHdrCol, simply pass the following parameters to the plugin:

$('#myTable').fxdHdrCol({
    fixedCols    : 3,       /* 3 fixed columns */
    width        : "100%",  /* set the width of the container (fixed or percentage)*/
    height       : 500      /* set the height of the container */
});

By specifying the fixedCols parameter, you can define the number of fixed columns in the table. You can also set the width and height of the container to fit the table.

For a complete demonstration and documentation, refer to the provided link in the original response. This solution effectively locks the first row and first column of a table, providing a more user-friendly scrolling experience.