The label at the top of a table column that names what the values below it mean, such as 'Price' or 'Date'.
Synonyms
- table header
- heading cell
Related terms
In plain words
- the title above each column
- the labels at the top of the table
Usage example
Clicking the 'Name' column header sorts the list alphabetically.
Don't confuse with…
- rowA column header labels a whole vertical column; a row is one horizontal record across the table.
Categories
- Data display