# GROUP INDEX

The GROUP\_INDEX identifier returns the position of a column. 

{% hint style="info" %}
GROUP\_INDEX can be used in both calculated rows and columns.
{% endhint %}

## Examples

### Column index

To calculate the column index as a measure, use the Group\_Index identifier in the 'Insert formula' side panel.

<figure><img src="https://3062809325-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FEbkCXCUXmtUq5tcnUtZE%2Fuploads%2Fs3OgocwCuFJeAJFbaee6%2FFormula%20column%20index.png?alt=media&#x26;token=5f7e93d5-4e12-4285-9f57-7b08b9fda6f1" alt=""><figcaption><p>Group index - Column</p></figcaption></figure>

### Row index

To calculate the column index as a row, use the Group\_Index identifier in the 'Insert row' -> 'Calculated row' side panel.

<figure><img src="https://3062809325-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FEbkCXCUXmtUq5tcnUtZE%2Fuploads%2FLYE13o1R8UKR6fu5NtIP%2FFormula%20row%20index.png?alt=media&#x26;token=09ece4cc-8e96-442f-ae64-48a8f044c4bc" alt=""><figcaption><p>Group index - Row</p></figcaption></figure>


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