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# NUMBERVALUE
Converts text representations of numbers into numeric values while handling different decimal and thousands separators.
The NUMBERVALUE function converts text into a numeric value by correctly interpreting decimal and thousands separators, such as commas and periods. It is useful when working with numbers stored as text, especially when data formats vary across regions or sources.
### Syntax
```javascript
NUMBERVALUE(text, decimal_separator, group_separator)
```
### Arguments
text - The text to be converted to number (Required).
decimal\_separator - The character used to differentiate between the integer and the fractional part of a number (Optional).
group\_separator - The character used as a thousand separator (Optional).
### Example
```javascript
NUMBERVALUE("2.456,78", ",", ".")
```
In this example, the Interest column is a data input field with text data. We've used the NUMBERVALUE function to convert the Interest text field to a numeric field that aligns with the other measures in the report.
Using the NUMBERVALUE function to convert the Interest text field to a number
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