What file type allows for reading multiple sheets into a workflow?

The ability to read multiple sheets into a workflow is a key feature of the .xlsx file type, which is a format used by Microsoft Excel. This format allows users to create workbooks that can contain various sheets, each with its own data and structure. Alteryx has built-in tools that enable users to connect to .xlsx files and select specific sheets, or even import all sheets simultaneously.

In contrast, other file types such as .csv (Comma-Separated Values), .txt (Text files), and .json (JavaScript Object Notation) represent data in a single table-like structure that does not inherently support the multi-sheet functionality found in spreadsheets. Each of these formats typically corresponds to a single dataset, which means only one sheet or dataset can be processed at a time when read into Alteryx. Therefore, the .xlsx format is uniquely suitable for workflows requiring the integration of data from multiple sheets.