Number
Number fields store one numeric value. They can control range, precision, integer-only rules, display prefix or suffix, and validation messages.
Use a number field when users need to enter values such as amount, quantity, rate, score, duration, or any value used by numeric filtering and analytics.
Basic Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | The field label shown to users. It is required and should describe the business meaning of the value clearly |
| API Name | The stable technical name used by data APIs, scripts, formulas, imports, and integrations. It is required |
| Required | Requires users to enter a value before the record can be saved |
| Readonly | Shows the value but prevents users from editing it |
| Disabled | Makes the field unavailable for normal use |
| Hidden | Stores the value while hiding it from normal form pages |
Number Field Config
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Placeholder | Prompt text shown before users enter a number |
| Min | Lowest value users can submit |
| Max | Highest value users can submit |
| Step | Increment used by the number input control |
| Precision | Decimal places kept for the number. Leave it empty when precision should be automatic |
| Prefix | Text shown before the number, such as a currency symbol |
| Suffix | Text shown after the number, such as a unit or percent sign |
| Min Message | Custom message shown when the value is lower than the minimum |
| Max Message | Custom message shown when the value is higher than the maximum |
| Multiple Of | Requires the value to be a multiple of the configured number |
| Multiple Of Message | Custom message shown when the multiple rule fails |
| Integer Message | Custom message shown when integer-only validation fails |
| Validate Trigger | Controls when validation runs: when the value changes, when the field loses focus, or when the record is submitted |
| Input Status | Adds a visual status to the input, such as warning or error |
| Integer Only | Allows only integer values |
| Controls | Shows plus and minus controls in the number input |
| Field Color | Sets the display color used for the field |
| Help Text | Helper copy shown near the field. Use it to explain units, range, or precision rules |
Common Examples
| Scenario | Suggested Config |
|---|---|
| Amount | Prefix $, precision 2, min 0 |
| Quantity | Integer only enabled, min 0, step 1 |
| Percentage | Suffix %, min 0, max 100, precision 2 |
| Rating | Min 1, max 5, step 1 |
Configuration Tips
| Tip | Description |
|---|---|
| Set min and max together | Range limits make validation clearer and avoid unexpected values |
| Use suffix for units | A suffix such as kg, hours, or % tells users what the number means |
| Use precision for money and rates | Fixed precision keeps displayed values consistent |
| Enable integer-only for counts | Counts, quantities, and sequence-like values usually should not accept decimals |