Numeric Values in Variables

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Posted on by JP-29071440-0

Version: 2.46.163.24194

Issue 1: When I use the "Set variable" feature and type 2, the result in the Desktop flow is '2' and not just 2. In order to set a variable to be numeric, I have to use "Set Text to number". I have done it over and over and I get the same result.

So, after I do the following:

Drag "Set variable' to the Main flow
Change the variable name to X
Set the value to 0 (Zero)
(Note: There is no dropdown to set the variable type!)
Click: Save

...the result is:

Set variable: Assign to variable X the value '0'

Then I do the following:

Drag Convert text to number to the Main flow
Set "Text to convert:" =X
Change "Variables produced" to Xnum
Click: Save

...the Result is

Convert text '=X' to number and store it into Xnum

That is truly a convoluted process.

I followed the same process for the variable "Y", also set to Zero.

That would be so bad except that when using the "If" Setting as "If '=Xnum=Ynum' then" (what Power Automate displays) results in the error "Incompatible types for comparison. These types can't be compared: Text, Decimal."

I love this app but the simplest programming aspects are just too complicated...and I know I am not alone.

I could really use some help.

Respectfully,
JPIII

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AnthonyAmador 2,553 Moderator on at

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Hi,

This is strange. I tested with the same version, and when I enter only the number, it gets categorized as a numeric value.

Am I missing something? Could you please share screenshots so I can try to replicate the behavior?

Anthony

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NathanAlvares24 1,714 Moderator on at

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Hi JP-29071440-0 !

The reason why '2' is accepted as text is because you enabled Power Fx in your flow.

It will look like this:

Create a new flow and disable the Power Fx for that flow like given below:

Create the same action again in that flow and it will appear like this:

This is what you want.

I hope this helps.

Regards,

Nathan Alvares
Junior RPA/AI Developer

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Nived_Nambiar 18,129 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at

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Hi @JP-29071440-0

usually i tried like this

for numerical variable. But i see for new version, putting % in numbers is not needed as it automatically identifies it as number. But you can try like as i shared in screenshot above.

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JM-02090915-0 4 on at

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I had this same problem, If you have powerfx enabled, using =number i.e. =30. It will define the variable as a number.

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