Number Field
Add number values to records with adjustable formats
Plan Availability | All plan types |
Permissions | Solution Creators: Can create, modify, delete, and manage number fields within their Solutions. |
Related Reading |
What is the Number Field?
The number field type is specifically designed to store numerical values. This versatile field can track data such as:
Item quantities in an order
Number of bedrooms for a property listing
Related Number Field Types
Depending on your data, you might prefer one of the following specific numeric field types:
Field Type | Data Type | Description | Related Article |
Number Slider | Number | Provides a visual way to track progress for a table record. | |
Percent | Number | Captures percent values. | |
Currency | Number | Formats numbers as currency based on the selected currency. |
How to Add a Number Field
From Grid View
Click the + menu icon after the last column header.
Alternatively, open the Column Menu by clicking a column header's dropdown icon and select "Add Field to the Right."
Choose "Number" to open the configuration window.
From Record View
Open a record view.
Click the + sign next to an existing field to add a new field below.
Customization Options
The number field offers various settings to tailor it to your needs:
Precision: Display numbers with up to 6 decimal places (default is 1).
Separators: Choose between locale-based or standardized conventions.
Abbreviations: Abbreviate large numbers (e.g., 1K, 1M).
Labels: Add prefix or suffix labels to display before or after the value.
Negative Numbers: Enable or disable negative values.
Thousands Separator: Show or hide thousands separators.
Examples of Use
The number field is straightforward in its applications. Examples from the Real Estate Activity Management solution include:
Property size (sq. ft.)
Lot size (acres)
Number of bedrooms and bathrooms
Year built
Year last renovated
Practical Scenarios and Use Cases
1. Inventory Management
Scenario: A retail store needs to track stock levels for its products. Solution: Use a number field to record quantities for each product in inventory. This helps maintain accurate stock counts and identify restocking needs.
2. Financial Reporting
Scenario: A company tracks quarterly revenue and expenditures. Solution: Utilize a number field to input financial figures, ensuring precision and clarity for reporting.
3. Real Estate Listings
Scenario: A real estate agency manages property details. Solution: Use number fields to specify the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, and lot size for each property.