Table

Data laid out in rows and columns.

Also called: table, data table, rows and columns, columns, sorting, sort, grid, data grid, datagrid, spreadsheet, excel on a website, list with columns

What it is for

The best format for comparing lots of similar data. A full-featured table supports column sorting, filtering, pagination, and bulk actions on rows through checkboxes.

Where you see it

• CRM systems — lists of customers and leads
• Analytics — detailed reports on metrics
• Admin panels — managing lists of users or transactions

What it is called in code

• <table>
• data table
• DataGrid

See also

• Pagination — A way to split a long list into separate pages or batches.
• Checkbox — A small square you tick to select an option, and untick to deselect it.
• Catalog filters — A set of controls, like checkboxes, selects and sliders, for narrowing down a list by several criteria.