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Workflow Action: Number Formatter

Overview​

The Number Formatter in Stack workflows is a versatile tool for handling numeric data. It allows you to convert text to numbers, format numbers, standardize phone numbers, format currency, and generate random numbers.

Action Name​

Number Formatter

Action Details​

Text to Number​

This action converts text representations of numbers into a numeric format. For example, it can transform "$12,345.67" into 12345.67.

Action Configuration​

  • Action Name: Customize the name of this action.
  • Action Type: Set as "Text to Number".
  • Select Field: Choose the field containing the text representation of a number.
  • Input Decimal Mark: Specify how the decimal is marked in the input (e.g., a period).

Example Workflow​

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

Format Number​

Formats a number based on your defined settings, such as decimal places and thousands separators.

Action Configuration​

  • Action Name: Customize the name of this action.
  • Action Type: Set as "Format Number".
  • Select Field: Choose the field containing the number.
  • Input Decimal Mark: Define the current decimal mark used in the input number.
  • To Format: Specify the desired output format for the number (e.g., period).

Example Workflow​

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

Format Phone Number​

Standardize a phone number into your desired format, such as (123) 456-7890.

Action Configuration​

  • Action Name: Customize the name of this action.
  • Action Type: Set as "Format Phone Number".
  • Select Field: Choose the field containing the phone number.
  • To Format: Specify the desired format for the phone number (e.g., E.164).
  • Phone Number Country Code: Specify the country for the phone number.

Example Workflow​

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

Format Currency​

Formats a numeric value as currency, considering locale-specific settings.

Action Configuration​

  • Action Name: Customize the name of this action.
  • Action Type: Set as "Format Currency".
  • Select Field: Choose the field containing the numeric value.
  • Currency: Specify the currency type (e.g., USD, EUR).
  • Currency Locale: Define the locale format for the currency (e.g., en-US).

Example Workflow​

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

Random Number​

Generates a random number within a specified range.

Action Configuration​

  • Action Name: Customize the name of this action.
  • Action Type: Set as "Random Number".
  • Lower Range: Define the minimum value of the generated random number.
  • Upper Range: Define the maximum value of the generated random number.
  • Decimal Points: Specify how many decimal points are allowed (optional).

Example Workflow​

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