# COLUMN

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## Content



This function returns the column number of a reference.

## Syntax

COLUMN(*reference*)

## Arguments

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.

## Data Types

Accepts cell references. Returns numeric data.

## Examples

`COLUMN(A9)` gives the result 1
`COLUMN(A1:A5)` gives the result 1

## Version Available

This function is available in product version 3.0 or later.

## See Also

[ROWS](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-functionsall/formulas-functsRtoS/FunctionROWS) \| [INDEX](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-functionsall/formulas-functsFtoK/FunctionINDEX) \| [Lookup Functions](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-overview/formulas-functs/formulas-functtypes/formulas-functslookup)