How are spreadsheets organized?

• A. Rows labeled alphabetically and columns labeled numerically
• B. Columns labeled alphabetically and rows labeled numerically
• C. Both labeled numerically
• D. Only columns labeled

Answer: (B)

Spreadsheets organize data in a grid of cells at the intersection of columns and rows. Columns run vertically and are labeled with letters, while rows run horizontally and are labeled with numbers. This setup lets you reference any cell by its column and row — for example, the cell in the third column and fifth row sits at that intersection. A common pattern is to have a header row at the top describing what each column represents (like Name, Email, Total); each subsequent row then holds a separate record, with each column containing a specific attribute for that record. This alphabetic column labeling and numeric row labeling is what keeps the grid intuitive and easy to navigate.