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
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.