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Number Field

Add number values to records with adjustable formats

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Written by Emma Montgomery
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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.

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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

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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

  1. Click the + menu icon after the last column header.

  2. Alternatively, open the Column Menu by clicking a column header's dropdown icon and select "Add Field to the Right."

  3. Choose "Number" to open the configuration window.

From Record View

  1. Open a record view.

  2. 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.

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