# rowSpan

Returns the vertical row span from cell context. Inspect span reports for conflicts and display-model restrictions.

Canonical: https://grid.syidax.com/docs/columns/rowSpan/

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## What does this API do?

Returns the vertical row span from cell context. Inspect span reports for conflicts and display-model restrictions.

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## Exact input and result types

```typescript
rowSpan?: (params: SyGridRowSpanParams<TData>) => number
```

| Item | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Required | Optional |
| Input type | (params: SyGridRowSpanParams<TData>) => number |

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## Usage flow

Set this on an individual column object in columnDefs. Pass arrays, objects, and callbacks through JavaScript, and use new arrays or objects when applying changes.

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## Read related types

- [SyGridRowSpanParams](https://grid.syidax.com/docs/types/SyGridRowSpanParams.md)

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## Feature explanations and examples

- [Row height and pinned rows](https://grid.syidax.com/docs/features/row-layout.md) — Row height, top/bottom pinned rows, full-width rows, and merged cells are separate layout features. Choose based on whether you need persistent summaries or wide detail content.