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# Numeric input

> Input numerical values

## What is a Numeric input

Numeric input is an input component that allows you to enter a numeric value to be treated as a number (i.e. not a string).
The value can be entered by the user or later fetched from an uploaded dataset (bulk-run).

## When to use the Numeric input component

The Numeric input component is suitable for situations when a number is needed for an analysis that involves some math or counting.
For instance, when a process needs to be executed x number of times.

## How to add a Numeric input to my custom Tool

The Numeric input component is listed under User inputs. You can add it to your Tool using the main section
or the side-bar.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/relevanceai/R4_uN_eHr7TJYC-q/images/build-custom-tools/user-input/numeric-input-1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=R4_uN_eHr7TJYC-q&q=85&s=c352a296ff92dc01353f037a574589c6" alt="numeric input" width="2934" height="1702" data-path="images/build-custom-tools/user-input/numeric-input-1.png" />

## Numeric input setting

<Snippet file="components/inputs/general-input-setting.mdx" />

<Snippet file="components/inputs/default-value-tip.mdx" />

Keep in mind that the entered value must be a number and when used in a code step it must be treated as a number.

## Access the entered number

To access the entered text use the variable mode `{{}}` and the input step name. Under the default setting it is accessible
via `{{number}}` (or `params.number` in  a JavaScript step).