# Numeric input

A numeric input interaction item is used when the operator is required to supply numeric information, either manually (using a keyboard) or with the aid of a barcode scanner. Numeric inputs treat both points (.) and commas (,) as decimal separators.

Numeric inputs have the following properties:

* **Target Variable**\
   The name of the new variable in which to store the number entered.
* **Prompt**\
   The label to display over the numeric input field.
* **Default Value**\
   The number that will be entered as default when the operator first enters the user task.
* **Allow Empty Input**\
   If set to **True**, the operator is allowed to move forward in the workflow without entering anything into the numeric field.