How to create number input field in Flutter?

Question

I\'m unable to find a way to create an input field in Flutter that would open up a numeric keyboard. Is this possible with Flutter material widgets? Some github discussions

Answer 1

Set the keyboard and a validator

String numberValidator(String value) {
  if(value == null) {
    return null;
  }
  final n = num.tryParse(value);
  if(n == null) {
    return '"$value" is not a valid number';
  }
  return null;
}

new TextFormField(
    keyboardType: TextInputType.number, 
    validator: numberValidator, 
    textAlign: TextAlign.right
    ...

• https://docs.flutter.io/flutter/material/TextFormField/TextFormField.html
• https://docs.flutter.io/flutter/services/TextInputType-class.html