Table layouts are a way to organize and display information in rows and columns, making it easier to read and compare data. They are commonly used in documents, websites, and spreadsheets to present structured information clearly. Each cell in a table can hold text, images, or other data types, allowing for a versatile presentation of information. In web design, table layouts were once popular for structuring entire pages. However, with the rise of CSS (Cascading Style Sheets), using tables for layout has become less common. Instead, tables are now primarily used for displaying tabular data, such as statistics or schedules, where clarity and organization are essential.