Table
Updated: 02/27/2019 by Computer Hope
A table is an arrangement of information in rows and columns containing cells that make comparing and contrasting information easier. As you can see in the following example, the data is easier to read in a table format.
Example table in HTML
| Name | Date of Birth | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bob Smith | 01-05-65 | 555-123-4567 |
| Joe Smith | 09-10-79 | 555-801-9876 |
| Jane Doe | 07-20-70 | 555-232-1818 |
Example of the same data in a list
Name,Date of Birth,Phone Bob Smith,01-05-65,555-123-4567 Joe Smith, 09-10-79,555-801-9876 Jane Doe,07-20-70,555-232-1818
Tables in a database
In a database, a table consists of columns and rows of data, much like an Excel spreadsheet. It is often referenced by software and web pages to store and retrieve data for users. There are multiple types of databases, but the structure of a table in each database type is mostly the same.
Column, Row, Spreadsheet, <table>, Table header, Tabular, Web design terms