Are row formatters going to work long term?

Currently we apply a formatter to an entire row, and it tries to format every cell. Then we add a rule to not format the first column, which is typically row.

Given these 2 limitations, that are both a result of being unable to specify specifically which cells are formatted, can we do better?

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the row formatter and the rule that skips the first column, then document how formatting is currently applied across rows and cells. Done requires an agreed design for selecting specific cells and clear acceptance criteria for the replacement behavior.

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