what is the function of TABLE

[Fahsid1230]

hi folks;
I have a formula in a cell like that:
{=TABLE(date,8.5x)}
what is the function TABLE used for?
any help will be appreciated.
thx

 

[Fahsid1230]

Data Table

can data Table can be highlighted when press F2? As what rows and coulms have taken into account? Or to see where is the actual calculation done on which this data table is spin off?
Any help?