# Variable types

Inforiver provides a range of variables to perform operations on your data. In this section, we'll explore the different types of variables and how to use them.

<table><thead><tr><th width="354">VARIABLE TYPE</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="variable-types/number">Number</a></td><td>Pass a numeric or percentage value to a script or a filter</td></tr><tr><td><a href="variable-types/select">Select</a></td><td>Choose multiple options simultaneously from a set of choices.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="variable-types/text">Text</a></td><td>Pass custom text to the visual.</td></tr><tr><td><a href="variable-types/date">Date</a></td><td>Select a date from the date picker</td></tr><tr><td><a href="variable-types/date-range">Date range</a></td><td>Choose a time frame from the date picker</td></tr><tr><td><a href="variable-types/boolean">Boolean</a></td><td>Switch between an active and inactive state</td></tr></tbody></table>