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Workflow Action - Number Formatter

TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview Action Name Action Description Action Details Example Overview The Number Formatter workflow action is used to format and…

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  1. Overview
  2. Action Name
  3. Action Details
  4. Text to Number
  5. Action Details:
  6. Example Workflow Configuration:
  7. Format Number
  8. Action Details
  9. Example Workflow Configuration:
  10. Format Phone Number
  11. Action Details:
  12. Example Workflow Configuration:
  13. Format Currency
  14. Action Details
  15. Example Workflow Configuration:
  16. Random Number
  17. Action Details
  18. Example Workflow Configuration:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Overview

The Number Formatter workflow action is used to format and generate numeric fields. It includes several functionalities like converting text to numbers, formatting numbers, formatting phone numbers, formatting currency, and generating random numbers.

Action Name

Number Formatter

Action Details

Text to Number

Converts text representations of numbers into numeric format. For example, "$12,345.67" to 12345.67.

Text to Number (image 1 of 5) What this shows Converts text representations of numbers into numeric format. What this shows Illustrates the "Text to Number" section of "Workflow Action - Number Formatter". This screenshot appears in the "Text to Number" section of "Workflow Action - Number Formatter". The text alongside this image reads: Converts text representations of numbers into numeric format. For example, "$12,345.67" to 12345.67. Immediately after, the guide continues: Field Description Mandatory Action Name The name of the action, which can be customized. Yes Action Type Defines the action, set as Text to Number. Yes Select Field Choose the field containing the text representation of a number. Yes…. Image 1 of 5 What this coversConverts text representations of numbers into numeric format. For example, "$12,345.67" to 12345.67. Next stepField Description Mandatory Action Name The name of the action, which can be customized. Yes Action Type Defines the action, set as Text to Number. Yes Select Field Choose the field containing the text representation of a number. Yes Input Decimal Mark Specifies how the decimal is marked in the input (e.g., period). Yes

Action Details:

FieldDescriptionMandatory
Action NameThe name of the action, which can be customized.Yes
Action TypeDefines the action, set as Text to Number.Yes
Select FieldChoose the field containing the text representation of a number.Yes
Input Decimal MarkSpecifies how the decimal is marked in the input (e.g., period).Yes

Example Workflow Configuration:

  • Trigger: Form Submitted
  • Action: Convert text to number to process payment data accurately.

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Format Number

Formats a number according to the defined settings, such as decimal places and thousands separators.

Format Number (image 2 of 5) What this shows Formats a number according to the defined settings, such as decimal places and thousands separators. What this shows Illustrates the "Format Number" section of "Workflow Action - Number Formatter". This screenshot appears in the "Format Number" section of "Workflow Action - Number Formatter". The text alongside this image reads: Formats a number according to the defined settings, such as decimal places and thousands separators. Immediately after, the guide continues: Field Description Mandatory Action Name The name of the action, which can be customized. Yes Action Type Defines the action, set as Format Number. Yes Select Field Choose the field containing the number. Yes Input Decimal Mark Defines the…. Image 2 of 5 What this coversFormats a number according to the defined settings, such as decimal places and thousands separators. Next stepField Description Mandatory Action Name The name of the action, which can be customized. Yes Action Type Defines the action, set as Format Number. Yes Select Field Choose the field containing the number. Yes Input Decimal Mark Defines the current decimal mark used in the input number. Yes To Format The desired output format for the number (e.g., period). Yes

Action Details

FieldDescriptionMandatory
Action NameThe name of the action, which can be customized.Yes
Action TypeDefines the action, set as Format Number.Yes
Select FieldChoose the field containing the number.Yes
Input Decimal MarkDefines the current decimal mark used in the input number.Yes
To FormatThe desired output format for the number (e.g., period).Yes

Example Workflow Configuration:

  • Trigger: Trigger link clicked
  • Action: Format number for displaying statistical data in messages.

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Format Phone Number

Standardises a phone number into the desired format (e.g., (123) 456-7890).

Format Phone Number (image 3 of 5) What this shows Standardises a phone number into the desired format (e.g., (123) 456-7890). What this shows Illustrates the "Format Phone Number" section of "Workflow Action - Number Formatter". This screenshot appears in the "Format Phone Number" section of "Workflow Action - Number Formatter". The text alongside this image reads: Standardises a phone number into the desired format (e.g., (123) 456-7890). Immediately after, the guide continues: Field Description Mandatory Action Name The name of the action, which can be customized. Yes Action Type Defines the action, set as Format Phone Number. Yes Select Field Choose the field containing the phone number. Yes To Format The…. Image 3 of 5 What this coversStandardises a phone number into the desired format (e.g., (123) 456-7890). Next stepField Description Mandatory Action Name The name of the action, which can be customized. Yes Action Type Defines the action, set as Format Phone Number. Yes Select Field Choose the field containing the phone number. Yes To Format The desired format for the phone number (e.g., E.164). Yes Phone Number Country Code Specifies the country for the phone number. Yes

Action Details:

FieldDescriptionMandatory
Action NameThe name of the action, which can be customized.Yes
Action TypeDefines the action, set as Format Phone Number.Yes
Select FieldChoose the field containing the phone number.Yes
To FormatThe desired format for the phone number (e.g., E.164).Yes
Phone Number Country CodeSpecifies the country for the phone number.Yes

Example Workflow Configuration:

  • Trigger: Appointment Booked
  • Action: Format the contact's phone number for outbound calls.

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Format Currency

Formats a numeric value as currency, taking into account locale-specific settings.

Format Currency (image 4 of 5) What this shows Formats a numeric value as currency, taking into account locale-specific settings. What this shows Illustrates the "Format Currency" section of "Workflow Action - Number Formatter". This screenshot appears in the "Format Currency" section of "Workflow Action - Number Formatter". The text alongside this image reads: Formats a numeric value as currency, taking into account locale-specific settings. Immediately after, the guide continues: Field Description Mandatory Action Name The name of the action, which can be customized. Yes Action Type Defines the action, set as Format Currency. Yes Select Field Choose the field containing the numeric value. Yes Currency The currency…. Image 4 of 5 What this coversFormats a numeric value as currency, taking into account locale-specific settings. Next stepField Description Mandatory Action Name The name of the action, which can be customized. Yes Action Type Defines the action, set as Format Currency. Yes Select Field Choose the field containing the numeric value. Yes Currency The currency type (e.g., USD, EUR). Yes Currency Locale The locale format for the currency (e.g., en-US). Yes

Action Details

FieldDescriptionMandatory
Action NameThe name of the action, which can be customized.Yes
Action TypeDefines the action, set as Format Currency.Yes
Select FieldChoose the field containing the numeric value.Yes
CurrencyThe currency type (e.g., USD, EUR).Yes
Currency LocaleThe locale format for the currency (e.g., en-US).Yes

Example Workflow Configuration:

  • Trigger: Payment Received
  • Action: Format currency for generating accurate receipts.

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Random Number

Generates a random number within a specified range.

Random Number (image 5 of 5) What this shows Generates a random number within a specified range. What this shows Illustrates the "Random Number" section of "Workflow Action - Number Formatter". This screenshot appears in the "Random Number" section of "Workflow Action - Number Formatter". The text alongside this image reads: Generates a random number within a specified range. Immediately after, the guide continues: Field Description Mandatory Action Name The name of the action, which can be customized. Yes Action Type Defines the action, set as Random Number. Yes Lower Range The minimum value of the generated random number. Yes Upper Range The…. Image 5 of 5 What this coversGenerates a random number within a specified range. Next stepField Description Mandatory Action Name The name of the action, which can be customized. Yes Action Type Defines the action, set as Random Number. Yes Lower Range The minimum value of the generated random number. Yes Upper Range The maximum value of the generated random number. Yes Decimal Points Defines how many decimal points are allowed. No

Action Details

FieldDescriptionMandatory
Action NameThe name of the action, which can be customized.Yes
Action TypeDefines the action, set as Random Number.Yes
Lower RangeThe minimum value of the generated random number.Yes
Upper RangeThe maximum value of the generated random number.Yes
Decimal PointsDefines how many decimal points are allowed.No

Example Workflow Configuration:

  • Trigger: Email Opened
  • Action: Generate a random number for A/B testing purposes.

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