> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.inforiver.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.inforiver.com/working-with-inforiver/18.-variables/variable-types/number.md). # Number Create number variables when you need to pass a numeric or percentage value to a script or a filter. ### 1. Configuration This section outlines configurations specific to number variables. **1.1. Value:** Assign a default value for the number variable. **1.2. Value as percentage:** Enable this option if the variable will be used in calculations involving percentages E.g., calculate a percentage of profits. **1.3. Show as slider:** A numeric slider will be displayed instead of a textbox. **1.4. Min and Max:** Set the minimum and maximum values that can be set in the slider - the user will be able to select values that fall within the specified range.

Number variable configurations

### 2. Examples #### **2.1. Pass values dynamically to formulae** **STEP 1:** Create a numeric variable with the configuration shown below.

Create a numeric slider variable

**STEP 2:** Create a calculated measure and reference the technical name of the slider variable in the formula.

Create calculated measure

**STEP 3:** Calibrate the slider to view the interest paid at varying interest rates.

Numeric slider in action

#### **2.2. Dynamically filter data** **STEP 1:** Create a numeric variable with the configuration shown below.

Create numeric variable

**STEP 2:** Create an Inforiver filter that references the technical name of the numeric variable.

Create a Filter

**STEP 3:** Enter values in the variable and notice how the data gets filtered on the fly without having to update the Inforiver filter each time.

Filtering data with a numeric variable

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