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# Number

Use a **Number** field for values you want to calculate, compare, or format consistently.

For the general settings all data fields have in common, see [Shared field settings](/builder-hub/design-your-app/add-and-edit-data-fields-in-your-tables/all-data-fields/shared-field-settings.md).

Field-specific settings for **Number** are:

<i class="fa-memo">:memo:</i> **General**

* **Default value**: fills the field automatically in new records
* **Minimum value**: sets the lowest allowed number
* **Maximum value**: sets the highest allowed number

<i class="fa-airplay">:airplay:</i> **Display**

* **Style**: formats the value as **Decimal**, **Currency**, **Percent**, or **Unit**
* **Decimal places**: controls how many decimal places Ninox shows
* **Grouping separator**: adds or removes the thousands separator

{% hint style="info" %}
Use **Number** when the value needs calculations or numeric filters. If users should enter text that only looks numeric, use **Text** instead.

For example, ZIP codes can contain leading zeros or non-numeric characters that a number field cannot display. Use **Phone** for telephone numbers.
{% endhint %}


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