Definitions for Cell, Range, Row, and Column in Excel Office 365!!
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Published: 2020-12-24 03:44:47

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If you are a beginner at Excel, you need to know about the basic things that are available in the worksheet. Here, we will show the brief **definitions of a cell, range, row, and column in Excel**. Let’s get into this article!! Get an official version of ** MS Excel**  from the following link: [https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/microsoft-365/excel](https://www.microsoft.com/en-in/microsoft-365/excel)
## **What is Cell?**

- A [cell](https://geekexcel.com/excel-cells-options/) is a single unit that contains your data or information.
- Whenever you work with Excel, you will enter the information or data into the cell.
- A cell is named by column name such as (A, B, C, and so on) and row number (1, 2, 3…).
- For instance, cell B4 is located in **Column B** and **Row 4**.

![Cell](https://eadn-wc04-371788.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Cell.png)<figcaption id="caption-attachment-20225">Cell</figcaption>

## **Definition for Range:**

- A [range](https://geekexcel.com/excel-365-ranges-and-its-types-easy-tutorial-for-newbies/) is defined as a group of cells or a collection of cells.
- It is named by the upper-left cell and right- bottom cell with a colon.
- Let’s see the below image, here we will select the range from B2:D5.

![Range](https://eadn-wc04-371788.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Range.png)<figcaption id="caption-attachment-20226">Range</figcaption>

## **What is meant by Row?**

- In Excel, the [rows](https://geekexcel.com/excel-office-365-rows-insert-delete-hide-unhide/) run horizontally across the worksheet. It is ranged from 1 to 1048576.
- A row is identified by the number that is on the left side of the row.

![Row](https://eadn-wc04-371788.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Row.png)<figcaption id="caption-attachment-20231">Row</figcaption>

## **Definition for Column:**

- [Columns](https://geekexcel.com/excel-office-365-columns/) run vertically across the worksheet. It is named by alphabetical values (A, B, C, etc.,).
- Columns are ranged from (A to XFD) – 1 to 16384.
- A column is identified by a column header that is on the top of the column, from where the column originates.

![Column](https://eadn-wc04-371788.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Column.png)<figcaption id="caption-attachment-20238">Column</figcaption>

## **Verdict:**

From this tutorial, you can get some clarification on the basic **definitions for Cell, Range, Row, and Column in Excel**. I hope it helps you. If you have any **doubts** regarding this topic or any other Excel VBA related topic, ask in the **comments** section below. We will assist you.

### Read Also:

- **[Difference Between Workbook and Worksheet in Excel ~ Easy Tutorial!!](https://geekexcel.com/difference-between-workbook-and-worksheet/)**
- **[How to Combine (Merge) Multiple Columns or Rows in Excel Office 365?](https://geekexcel.com/how-to-combine-merge-multiple-columns-or-rows-in-excel-office-365/)**
- **[How to Merge or Combine Cells in Excel Office 365?](https://geekexcel.com/how-to-merge-or-combine-cells-in-microsoft-excel-365/)**
- **[Export or Save a Range as CSV, HTML, PDF or Workbook in Excel 365!!](https://geekexcel.com/export-or-save-a-range-as-csv-html-pdf-or-workbook-in-excel-365/)**