cell contents vs contents of cell

Both "cell contents" and "contents of cell" are correct phrases, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "Cell contents" is commonly used in the context of spreadsheets or databases to refer to the data within a cell. On the other hand, "contents of cell" is more general and can be used in various contexts to refer to what is inside a cell, such as in biology or chemistry.

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cell contents

This phrase is correct and commonly used in the context of spreadsheets or databases to refer to the data within a cell.

Use "cell contents" when referring to the data stored within a cell in a spreadsheet or database.

Examples:

The cell contents of A1 are the total sales for the month.
Please check the cell contents before proceeding.
The formula calculates the cell contents based on the input values.

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Change the angle that cell contents are printed
The release of tumour cell contents (tumour lysis syndrome), which may put extra stress on your body.
Align cell contents along the top of the cell
Align cell contents centered in the cell
Chloral hydrate (4.1.1): By carefully heating, cell structures can be seen more clearly because starch grains gelatinise and unwanted cell contents are removed.
You can add here a Postfix such as a $HK symbol to the end of each cell content in the checked format.
You can add here a Prefix such as a $symbol at the start of each cell content in the checked format.
The microbiological characteristics specifically include those that are established by means of the milk quality tests (e.g. fat or somatic cell content).
Furthermore, lamivudine-TP has little effect on mammalian cell DNA content.
Light absorbance has been found to be a better surrogate for carbon content than cell number (13).
The prohibition set out in paragraph 1(a) shall not apply to button cells with a mercury content of no more than 2% by weight.
2. The prohibition set out in paragraph 1(a) shall not apply to button cells with a mercury content of no more than 2 % by weight.
The prohibition set out in paragraph 1(a) shall not apply to button cells with a mercury content of no more than 2 % by weight.
However, button cells with a mercury content of no more than 2 % by weight are exempted from that prohibition.
It is therefore appropriate to prohibit the marketing of button cells with a mercury content exceeding 0,0005 % by weight.
Expand the content of cells to multiple columns
She stole his cell phone, the contents of which will damage the Governor's bid for reelection.
The cell should provide a good seal around the skin, enable easy sampling and good mixing of the receptor solution in contact with the underside of the skin, and good temperature control of the cell and its contents.
The prohibition set out in paragraph 1(a) shall not apply to button cells with a mercury content of no more than 2 % by weight until 1 October 2015.';
button cells, and batteries made up of button cells with a mercury content of no more than 2% by weight,

Alternatives:

data in cell
information in cell
content of the cell
cell data

contents of cell

This phrase is correct and can be used in various contexts to refer to what is inside a cell, such as in biology or chemistry.

Use "contents of cell" in a more general sense to refer to what is inside a cell, not limited to spreadsheet or database contexts.