COLUMN Google Sheet Formula

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COLUMN Formula Syntax

=COLUMN(B10)

Example Use Case

Returning the column number of a reference for position-based calculations

Understanding the COLUMN Formula

The COLUMN function in Excel returns the column number of a cell or range reference. It's a positional tool for identifying locations—like determining positions or creating sequences based on column indexes.

COLUMN(B10) returns 2, as column B is the second column. It takes an optional reference parameter (defaults to the cell containing the formula), returning a column number—useful for dynamic positioning or arrays.

Why Use COLUMN?

COLUMN tracks horizontal position—think sequence generation or reference navigation. Its ability to identify column numbers enables position-aware formulas, especially valuable in array formulas or dynamic ranges.