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COLUMN
This function returns the column number of a reference.
Syntax
COLUMN(reference)
Arguments
[Optional] The argument is a cell or a single area.
Remarks
If the reference is omitted, the reference of the cell that the function is in is used.
Examples
COLUMN(A9) gives the result 1
COLUMN(A1:A5) gives the result 1