What function does the Cross Tab Tool perform?

The Cross Tab Tool is designed to pivot the orientation of a data table from vertical to horizontal. This means it takes data structured in rows and transforms it so that unique values from a specified column become the column headers in the output, while the associated data is arranged accordingly. This is particularly useful in data analysis when you need to restructure your data for more straightforward analysis or reporting formats. By turning vertical data into a horizontal format, the Cross Tab Tool helps in making the data more intuitive and easier to read, especially in cases such as creating summary tables or reports where it's beneficial to compare values side by side.

While sorting data, creating summary statistics, or splitting data into multiple tables are useful functions within Alteryx, they do not pertain specifically to the Cross Tab Tool's primary purpose, which is focused on changing the orientation of data.