Tabele

tabele is the plural form of the noun for “table” in Polish and Romanian, translating to “tables” in English. In Polish the singular is tabela; in Romanian the singular is tabelă. The term shares its origin with Latin tabula and denotes a structured arrangement of data or information in rows and columns. In both languages, tabele are used across domains to organize numbers, text, and symbols for analysis and presentation.

Function and structure: A typical table consists of a header row that names the columns, a body of data rows, and often a caption. Tables may include borders, alignment, footnotes, or multi-level headers. More complex tables may merge cells, group columns, or nest sub-tables to convey hierarchical information.

Formats and usage in technology: In computing, tables appear in databases, spreadsheets, word processors, and web pages. Common formats include CSV for plain-text tabular data, HTML tables with semantic elements (thead, tbody, th, td), and binary formats such as XLSX and ODS used by spreadsheet programs.

Accessibility and best practices: Use header cells for column labels, provide captions, and ensure tables are interpretable by screen readers. Avoid relying on color alone to convey meaning; provide a logical reading order and, where appropriate, summaries or alternative text.

Examples: A simple product list shows Product, Price, and Stock columns; a schedule might list Time, Event, Location. See also database, spreadsheet, and data presentation.