data tables

Rows and columns

Data tables are structured arrangements of information in rows and columns, making complex data easier to read and compare.

In computing, they're fundamental to databases and spreadsheets.

On the web, data tables present tabular information accessibly: The report included data tables showing quarterly sales by region.

The term distinguishes tables holding actual data from tables used purely for visual layout.

structure

rows

Side-by-side sequences

records · headers · schema · index · constraints · normalization · relationships · joins · keys · attributes

spreadsheets

excel

Surpass all others

functions · macros · filter · sort · range · autofill · charts · graphs · import · export

databases

SQL

Database manipulation language

  • queryRequest for information
  • relationalConcerning connections between things
  • MySQLRelational database management system

Oracle · Access · select · insert · update · delete · aggregate · grouping · views · triggers

organization

categorization

Arranging into groups

classification · hierarchy · taxonomy · grouping · ordering · arrangement · archives · cataloging · systematization · lookup

Categories
Opposites
information structure and format

data tablesparagraphs

Distinct units of prose

body copy · essays · stream of consciousness · plain text

data representation method

data tablesinfographics

Visual representations of information

visualizations · illustrations · pictures · imagery · charts

information density and organization

data tablesraw data

Unanalyzed collected information

chaos

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G