What does the "Code Page" option do when importing data in Alteryx?

The "Code Page" option when importing data in Alteryx is essential for selecting the data encoding format. Different code pages correspond to different character encoding schemes, which are crucial when working with datasets that contain special characters, such as those in various languages or symbols. By correctly choosing the code page, users ensure that the imported data is interpreted accurately, preserving the integrity and accuracy of the data, especially for text fields that may include non-standard ASCII characters.

While other options are relevant to data import, they pertain to different aspects. Specifying a delimiter is important for correctly parsing data files, limiting the number of records is useful for managing large datasets, and changing the row to start data import configures where the actual data begins in the file. Each of these functionalities plays a role in the data import process, but the primary purpose of the "Code Page" option is specifically related to selecting the appropriate encoding format, making it critical for proper data representation and analysis.