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

For those who need to work with money format in the text fields:

To use only: , (comma) and . (period)

and block the symbol: - (hyphen, minus or dash)

as well as the: ⌴ (blank space)

In your TextField, just set the following code:

keyboardType: TextInputType.numberWithOptions(decimal: true),
inputFormatters: [BlacklistingTextInputFormatter(new RegExp('[\\-|\\ ]'))],

The simbols hyphen and space will still appear in the keyboard, but will become blocked.

Answer 2

keyboardType: TextInputType.number would open a num pad on focus, I would clear the text field when the user enters/past anything else.

keyboardType: TextInputType.number,
onChanged: (String newVal) {
    if(!isNumber(newVal)) {
        editingController.clear();
    }
}

// Function to validate the number
bool isNumber(String value) {
    if(value == null) {
        return true;
    }
    final n = num.tryParse(value);
    return n!= null;
}