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# Chatbot - Saving numeric response as text type
During the creation of flows in the **Chatbot**, it may be necessary to ask the user for a **numeric response**, but save this information in a **Text field**.
This scenario is common when the chatbot presents **numbered options** for the user to select, and the choice needs to be recorded in the system.
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### ⚙️ How to configure
1️⃣ Access the **Chatbot**.
2️⃣ Edit or create a flow where you want to collect the user's information.
3️⃣ Add a **Question**.
4️⃣ In the **Response type**, select **Numeric**.
5️⃣ Use the action **Update Lead data** or **Update Company data** to save the response in the desired field.
6️⃣ Save the block and publish the flow.
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### 🧠 How it works
When the **response type** is configured as **Numeric**, the chatbot validates that the user types only numbers.
Even so, the value can be saved in a **Text field**, without causing conflicts in storing the information.
This allows you to create **numbered menus**, making user interaction easier and recording the choice in the lead's profile.
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### 📌 Usage examples
This type of configuration can be used when the chatbot presents **numbered options**, such as:
**Property Type**
```
Enter the number of the desired option:
1 - House
2 - Apartment
3 - Commercial
```
**Course**
```
Which course do you want?
1 - Business Administration
2 - Law
3 - Engineering
4 - Psychology
```
In this case, the user replies only with the **option number**, and the value can be saved in a **Text field** for record-keeping or use in future automations.
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### 💡 Note
This configuration is useful when the chatbot flow uses **numeric menus**, because:
* makes it easier for the user to respond;
* reduces typing errors;
* allows the choice to be saved for use in **segmentations, automations, or CRM**.
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