{"identifier":78162,"topic":"Properties","name":"numberFormat","text":"<code>set <\/code>[<code>the<\/code>]<code> numberFormat to <i>text<\/i> <br><br>\n\n <\/code>where<code> <i>text<\/i> <\/code>is a valid number format. <code><pre>\n<\/pre><\/code>\nThe<code> numberFormat <\/code>property returns or sets the precision with which the results of mathematical operations are displayed in fields and the Message box.  The following symbols specify the number format: <br><br>\n\n 0  Use one zero for each digit you want     to appear. .   Use a period to indicate the position      of the decimal point, if any. <br>\n<br>\n# Use to indicate where you want      trailing digits to appear if      they have a value other than zero.   <br><br>\n\n HyperCard sets the default number format to<code> \"0.######\" <\/code>on idle.  <b> <br><br>\n\n Important<\/b>:<code> numberFormat <\/code>takes effect only when you perform a mathemat- ical operation on a number. <br>\n","related":{"51607":"annuity","89523":"Arithmetic operators","54407":"compound","54961":"cos","35162":"divide","41612":"multiply","64752":"sin","65137":"sqrt","65714":"tan"},"examples":"","demo":"","debug":{"9":["set [the] numberForm"],"10":["# Use to indicate wh"]}}