COLUMN function
Returns the column number of a reference
Returns the column number of the given cell reference.
Syntax
COLUMN([reference])Square brackets indicate optional arguments.
Arguments
| Argument | Required | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| reference | No | The cell or range of cells for which you want to return the column number.A1:A20 |
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Read a reference column number
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COLUMN · top-level call
=COLUMN(C2)1 / 1 · reference
The cell or range of cells for which you want to return the column number.
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