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How to Create a New Column in Alteryx’s Text Input Tool

Updated on:
June 5, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to create a new column in Alteryx's Text Input Tool.

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It is very easy to create a new column in Alteryx’s Text Input tool. Here’s a short tutorial on how to do it:

  1. Inside Alteryx's workflow designer, find and select the Text Input tool you wish to edit.
  2. After that, go to the right-hand panel and select an existing column.
  3. Subsequently, click 'Insert' to proceed.
  4. Choose 'Column Left' or 'Column Right' based on your preference. Use the selected column earlier as your guide.
  5. Finally, a new column will be added to your Alteryx's Text Input tool.

📌 Why this matters

Adding columns to your Text Input tool lets you prototype data structures and test workflows without connecting to external sources. You can simulate additional fields, create reference datasets, or build sample data that matches your expected schema. This becomes particularly valuable when designing workflows for data you don't yet have access to, or when you need to test transformations with specific column arrangements. It's faster than modifying source files and keeps your experimental data contained within the workflow itself.

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