Utilizing SQLite dot commands

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The returned information is to be displayed in a multi-row text input box. Even though the sort fields will change based on user selection; i do know what those column names are if i need to create the headers.

for cow in animals:
            self.cow_abbr_txt.text=self.cow_abbr_txt.text +'\n'+ str(cow)

I thought if it were returned already formatted with column names and widths it would be in a layout i could use and not have create my own.
Also if there is a better approach to displaying my data I am interested.
thanks