A data table is an arrangement of information or data, typically in rows and columns, used for communication, research, and data analysis
. It can be a document comprising columns, rows, and cells that contain specific values, storing information that people can retrieve
. In Excel, a data table is a range of cells that shows how changing one or two variables in formulas affects the results of those formulas
. Data tables display information in a grid-like format of rows and columns, organizing information in a way that's easy to scan for users
. They are visual instruments comprised of labeled columns and rows, used to arrange information contained in a computer's database, commonly used in financial analysis or traditional web design
. Data tables are beneficial as information retrieval devices and are used in the field of accounting, allowing input values to be easily manipulated and analyzed
