What value do cells left blank in the text input tool receive?

In the context of the text input tool within Alteryx, blank cells are treated as null values. This means that when a cell is left blank, it signifies that there is no data present for that specific field. Thus, the value assigned to such blank cells in the data processing workflow is recognized as null.

Understanding null values is fundamental in data analysis because they represent the absence of a value and can influence data processing or when conducting calculations. In contrast, an empty string denotes a text field that contains no characters, which is treated differently than a null value in many data environments. Therefore, selecting null as the correct interpretation for blank cells aligns with how Alteryx processes and manages data.