Prev Next The Numeric item type asks the candidate to enter a numeric value. Use this article to create a Numeric item with either an exact value or a range of accepted values.
Numeric is auto-scored.
## Create a Numeric item
In a collection, select **+ Add** and choose **Numeric**.
1. Enter the **title** for internal use.
2. Enter the **question** in the rich text editor. Tables are useful for accounting and finance questions; use the editor's table tool.
3. Enter the **correct answer**, either as a specific value or as a range.
4. Set the **maximum score**.
5. **Save and close**.
## Answer formats
- **Specific value**: the candidate must enter exactly this value.
- **Range**: any value between the minimum and maximum, inclusive, is correct.
- **Exponential**: enter in the form `1.24E-16` (`X.XeX`). Cirrus highlights the answer field with a warning if the format is wrong.
## Decimal marker
Set the **decimal marker** to a dot or a comma. Cirrus ignores other delimiters in the candidate's answer.
## Workout box
Tick **Include a working out box for candidate** to give the candidate space for working notes. These notes are not stored or shared with the marker.
To store the working notes for the marker to see, enable the working-out box from **Options** instead.
## Related articles
- [How to add and use items](/docs/how-to-add-use-items)
- [Mathematical question](/docs/mathematical-question-2) for formula-based answers (SOWISO add-on).
- [Financial statement](/docs/financial-statement) for accounting questions with multiple values.
