# FixedHeader





At times it can be useful to ensure that column titles will remain always visible on a table, even when a user scrolls down a table. The FixedHeader plug-in for DataTables will float the 'thead' element above the table at all times to help address this issue. The column titles also remain click-able to perform sorting. Key features include:





* Fix the header to the top of the window


* Ability to fix the footer and left / right columns as well


* z-Index ordering options








# Installation





To use FixedHeader, first download DataTables ( http://datatables.net/download ) and place the unzipped FixedHeader 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





FixedHeader is initialised using the `$.fn.dataTable.FixedHeader()` object. For example:





```js


$(document).ready( function () {


    var table = $('#example').dataTable();


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


} );


```








# Documentation / support





* Documentation: http://datatables.net/extensions/FixedHeader/


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








# GitHub





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





