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title: How do I add a number question to my form? | Paperform Help Center | Paperform
description: On a blank line, type "/number" and select "Number" from the popup menu, or click "Add questions" and select "Number" from the question dropdown.
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How do I add a number question to my form?
### Field Types

To add a [Number Question](https://paperform.co/widgets/number-question/) field to your form, follow our step-by-step instructions below:

### Using slash commands

 1. On a blank line in the form editor, type `/number` and select "Number" from the popup menu.
 1. Enter details for the question title and description.
 1. Use the Configuration panel on the right of the question to set up question-specific behavior, such as allowing negative numbers and [Conditional Logic](https://paperform.co/help/articles/how-do-i-configure-question-logic/).

![On a blank line, type "/number" and select "Number" from the popup menu.](https://img.paperform.co/fetch/f_auto,w_1400/https://d3gw2uv1ch7vdq.cloudfront.net/img/add_number_question.png)

### Using action buttons

 1. In the form editor, click the line where you want to add an appointment field. Click the "Add questions" icon to the left or the "Add Question" button below an existing question.

![](https://img.paperform.co/fetch/f_auto,w_1400/https://d3gw2uv1ch7vdq.cloudfront.net/img/action-button-to-add-question.png)
 1. Select "Number" from the question type dropdown on the right of the new question.
 1. Enter details for the question title and description.
 1. Use the Configuration panel on the right of the question to set up question-specific behavior, such as allowing negative numbers and [Conditional Logic](https://paperform.co/help/articles/how-do-i-configure-question-logic/).

### Related Articles
  [Can I limit or specify the number of digits allowed for the answer to a Number field?  Somewhat; you can set a maximum value.](/help/articles/can-i-limit-the-number-of-digits-in-a-number-field/)
[How do I prevent users from entering decimals in a number field?  Toggle on "Answer must be a whole number" in the configuration for the number question.](/help/articles/can-i-prevent-users-from-entering-decimals-in-a-number-field/)
[What types of questions or fields does Paperform offer?  There are 27 fields available with Paperform forms, plus some additional controls that govern them.](/help/articles/what-types-of-questions-or-fields-do-paperform-forms-have/)