Which Reporting tool has an optional input anchor?

The Report Text tool is designed to create formatted text outputs for reporting, which can include dynamic elements pulled from the data being processed. While this tool can accept an input connection, it is optional, meaning you can use it without being connected to any data stream. This allows users to include static text or customize the content without necessarily needing to generate it from incoming data.

In contrast, tools like the Table Tool and Graph Tool are specifically designed to visualize or present data and typically require data inputs to produce meaningful outputs. The Data Input Tool, as the name suggests, is used to load data into the Alteryx workflow and does not function as a reporting tool. Its primary purpose is data ingestion rather than reporting. Therefore, the unique characteristic of the Report Text tool lies in the fact that its input is not mandatory, allowing for more flexible usage in various reporting contexts.