Alteryx for Beginners - Formula Tool - (Multiple Examples)

The video tutorial demonstrates the use of a formula tool to apply various functions on data, including date, text, number, and conditional functions. It begins with importing data and proceeds to show how to extract the year from a date column, extract characters from text, round numbers, and categorize sales using conditional logic. Each function is applied step-by-step, with explanations on selecting data types and executing workflows. The tutorial concludes with a brief overview of available functions and their categorization.

What is the first step in using the formula tool in Alteryx?

• Importing the data

• Running the workflow

• Exporting the data

• Creating a new sheet

Which function is used to extract the year from a date column?

• DateTimeMonth

• DateTimeDay

• DateTimeYear

• DateTimeHour

How can you extract the first three characters from a string in Alteryx?

• Using the RIGHT function

• Using the MID function

• Using the LEFT function

• Using the CONCAT function

What is the purpose of minimizing functions in the Alteryx interface?

• To duplicate them

• To delete them

• To hide them temporarily

• To run them automatically

Which function is used to round numbers to the nearest multiple in Alteryx?

• Ceil

• Floor

• Round

• Truncate

What is the condition used to categorize sales as high in the example?

• Sales greater than 500

• Sales greater than 1000

• Sales equal to 500

• Sales less than 500

Where can you find a list of all available functions in Alteryx?

• By right-clicking on the canvas

• In the file menu

• In the help menu

• By clicking on F of X