# currentColumnIndex

> The index of the column that is currently being handled during an event. This property can be used for column specific handling when overriding MultiColumnHeader.AddColumnHeaderContextMenuItems

## Definition

* **Type:** Property
* **Namespace:** [UnityEditor.IMGUI.Controls](/engine/6000.7/script-reference/unityeditor/imgui/controls.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEditor.CoreModule

```csharp
protected int currentColumnIndex { get; }
```