Number fields

A Number field collects a numeric answer. Use it for counts, quantities, measurements, or any answer that should follow optional range and increment rules.

Add and configure the field

You need edit access to an active Form in an authoring-enabled workspace.

1. In the Form builder, select the section that needs the question.
2. Select Add field or content > Fields > Number.
3. Enter a Label and optional Help text, including the unit if needed.
4. Under Number format, choose Decimal or Whole number.
5. Optionally enter a Minimum, Maximum, or Step.
6. Review Required, select Done, and wait for saving.
7. Use Preview to test the field.

New Number fields start as required and use the Decimal format. Whole number accepts integers only, while Decimal also accepts fractional values.

Set limits and increments

The Minimum and Maximum values are inclusive. Leave either one blank when that side of the range should not be limited. The minimum cannot be greater than the maximum.

Use a positive Step when answers must follow regular increments. Steps begin at the Minimum when one is set, or at zero otherwise. For example, a Minimum of 10 and a Step of 5 accepts 10, 15, 20, and so on within the maximum.

CareMap applies the format, range, and step rules to both submitted answers and quiz answer keys.

Fill, grade, and report the field

People filling the Form enter a value in the numeric input. A required field must contain a number. CareMap rejects fractional values in Whole number mode, values outside the configured range, and values that do not match the Step.

When a quiz mode is enabled in Form settings, the field can be Ungraded or Automatically graded. Automatic grading uses one Correct answer and compares the submitted answer by its validated numeric value. For example, 7 and 7.0 match. A permitted Step does not give approximate grading credit.

An optional field can remain empty, but partially typed or invalid numeric input must be corrected or fully cleared before continuing. Zero is an answer, not an empty field.

The submitted value is included in the Form report. See answer keys and item saving when changing limits or canceling a field edit.

Fix common problems

• The field will not save: Check that the Minimum is not greater than the Maximum and that Step is greater than zero.
• A person cannot submit an answer: Check the Number format, range, Step, and whether the field is Required.
• A value inside the range is rejected: Confirm that it follows the Step from the Minimum, or from zero when no Minimum is set.
• A quiz answer is marked wrong: Compare it with the Correct answer. Automatic grading requires the same numeric value.