What is the main advantage of using the Cross Tab Tool?

The main advantage of using the Cross Tab Tool lies in its ability to organize data into pivot tables. This tool is designed to transform data by rearranging it from a detailed format into a summarized format, which enables better analysis and visualization. By allowing users to define which fields to use for rows and columns, the Cross Tab Tool effectively summarizes data in a way that makes it easier to extract insights and understand patterns.

In contrast, counting the number of records is a function generally associated with the Summarize Tool rather than the Cross Tab Tool. The ability to split text data into columns is typically handled by the Text to Columns Tool, which is specifically designed for that purpose. Cleaning data by removing inconsistencies may involve various tools such as the Data Cleansing Tool and not the Cross Tab Tool, which focuses on restructuring rather than cleaning. Thus, using the Cross Tab Tool primarily enhances the user's ability to create pivot tables and organize information in a meaningful way.