C : column

column

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A named field in a database table or query. For each data row, the column can have a different value, called the column value. The term column refers to the definition of the column, not to any particular value. Figure G-16 shows the names of columns in database tables.

Figure G-16  Columns in database tables
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A vertical sequence of cells in a cross tab, grid element, table element, or a BIRT Spreadsheet Designer worksheet. Figure G-17 shows a column in a cross tab.

Figure G-17  Column in a cross tab
Related terms

Actuate BIRT Spreadsheet Designer, cell, cross tab, data row, database, field, grid element, query, table, table element, value, worksheet

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Column Editor


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