# 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



