Gridlines
What is Gridlines?
Definition
Gridlines are visual guides that separate cells within a spreadsheet and make the worksheet structure easier to see. They appear as faint lines between rows and columns, helping distinguish one cell from another without affecting the data itself. This helps users read information more accurately and navigate large worksheets with greater ease.
Frayer Model Overview
Characteristics
Appear as light lines between cells
Do not contain data themselves
Help show the boundaries of rows and columns
Visible on screen by default in spreadsheets
Can be shown or hidden without affecting data
Examples
Seeing cell boundaries when entering data
Using gridlines to align rows and columns
A worksheet where gridlines show the table structure
Gridlines disappearing when turned off
Gridlines helping track large datasets
Non-Examples
Borders that are manually added to cells
Table formatting styles
The spreadsheet background itself
Lines in a chart or graph
Printed gridlines that appear only on paper