what is table

A table is an arrangement of information or data, typically in rows and columns, or possibly in a more complex structure). Tables are widely used in communication, research, and data analysis. They can appear in print media, handwritten notes, computer software, architectural ornamentation, traffic signs, and many other places). In computing, a table is a data structure used to organize information, just as it is on paper. In a database, a table consists of columns and rows of data, much like an Excel spreadsheet, and it is often referenced by software programs and web pages to store and retrieve data for users. A table has records (rows) and fields (columns), and fields have different types of data, such as text, numbers, dates, and hyperlinks. Tables are used by anyone who needs to organize or analyze data in a structured way, such as financial analysts, project managers, computer science analysts, consultants, market researchers, human resources professionals, engineers, risk managers, data analysts, scientists, medical professionals, and actuaries. Tables help organize and present data in a format that can be easier for humans and computers to understand than bulleted lists, descriptive text, or other ways of communicating information.