Number module overview

The Number module defines various numeric field types for the Field module. Numbers can be in integer, decimal, or floating-point form, and they can be formatted when displayed. Number fields can be limited to a specific set of input values or to a range of values.

Numeric field types

Decimal

Allows exact decimal values.

Float

Allows floating-point values. Floating-point values represent approximate decimal values.

Integer

Allows users to enter whole numbers, such as years (e.g. 2012) or values (e.g. 1, 2, 5, 305). It does not allow decimals.