Fraction

[Vinogamist]

Hi Brendan,

I’m trying to create a recipe manager database. I can’t figure out what I am doing wrong. For some reason my “Number” field will not accept fraction such as 3/4, 1/2 etc. Please help.

Thanks,
Ralé

[Cliff Tarrance]

Unless you are doing something unusual, the solution probably is to set the field as a text field. You can type any value in a text field. A number field expects either an integer (e.g., “1”) or a decimal (e.g., “1.0000”) value.

I assume you are wanting to enter values to signify the measure of ingredients, such as “3/4 cup flour”. In that case, a text field is the way to go.

Hope that helps.

Cliff

[Vinogamist]

Hi Cliff,

Thanks for the suggestion and help. I will modify that particular field. Thanks again.

Ralé

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