Title: Using the Number Field
Published: February 20, 2025
Last modified: February 21, 2025

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# Using the Number Field

## In this article

 * [Basic Setup](https://developer.wordpress.org/secure-custom-fields/code-reference/fields/number/number-tutorial/?output_format=md#basic-setup)
 * [Common Use Cases](https://developer.wordpress.org/secure-custom-fields/code-reference/fields/number/number-tutorial/?output_format=md#common-use-cases)
 * [Tips](https://developer.wordpress.org/secure-custom-fields/code-reference/fields/number/number-tutorial/?output_format=md#tips)

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## 󠀁[Basic Setup](https://developer.wordpress.org/secure-custom-fields/code-reference/fields/number/number-tutorial/?output_format=md#basic-setup)󠁿

 1. Create a new Field Group
 2. Add a Number field
 3. Configure options:
 4.  * Set min/max values
     * Configure step size
     * Add placeholder text
     * Set default value

## 󠀁[Common Use Cases](https://developer.wordpress.org/secure-custom-fields/code-reference/fields/number/number-tutorial/?output_format=md#common-use-cases)󠁿

 1. Numeric Input
 2.  * Quantities
     * Ratings
     * Measurements
 3. Settings Control
 4.  * Display options
     * Configuration values
     * Numeric parameters

## 󠀁[Tips](https://developer.wordpress.org/secure-custom-fields/code-reference/fields/number/number-tutorial/?output_format=md#tips)󠁿

 * Set appropriate ranges
 * Use clear step intervals
 * Consider validation needs
 * Add helpful placeholders

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February 20, 2025

Last updated

February 21, 2025

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