Column
What is a Column?
Definition
A column is a vertical line of cells in a table or spreadsheet used to organise the same type of information. Each column holds a consistent category of data, such as names, dates, or values, arranged from top to bottom. This supports sorting, comparison, and accurate processing of information within a structured layout.
Frayer Model Overview
Characteristics
Runs vertically from top to bottom
Made up of multiple cells aligned in a line
Identified by a letter in spreadsheet programs
Often represents one category or type of data
Works together with rows to structure information
Examples
A column in Excel listing student names
A column showing prices or amounts
A column of dates in a spreadsheet
A column header that labels the data below it
Selecting an entire column in a worksheet
Non-Examples
A row that runs horizontally
A single cell by itself
A chart or graph
A paragraph of text in a document
A worksheet or document as a whole