iss 511 decimal numbers in forms

src/layer/numbers/index.md

@@ -4,12 +4,15 @@ description: See how to set up Editable Range or Range Slider to record numbers
 
 # Numbers
 
-Number fields can be handled by the **Range** widget that offers two options supported by the <MobileAppNameShort />: [editable range](#range) and [slider](#slider). 
+Number fields, both *integers* and *decimal numbers*, can be handled by the **Range** widget that offers two options supported by the <MobileAppNameShort />: [editable range](#range) and [slider](#slider). 
+
+For decimal numbers, it can sometimes be useful to use the [Text edit](#text-edit) widget.
 
 |<div style="width:150px"> Widget </div> |Preview in the <MobileAppNameShort />|
 |:---:|:---:|
 | Editable range  | ![Mergin Maps mobile app numeric field form](./mobile-form-number-editable-preview.jpg "Mergin Maps mobile app numeric field form")  |
 | Slider  | ![Mergin Maps mobile app slider field form](./mobile-form-number-slider-preview.jpg "Mergin Maps mobile app slider field form")  |
+| Decimal numbers - Text edit | ![Mergin Maps mobile app decimal field form](./mobile-form-decimal-preview.webp "Mergin Maps mobile app decimal field form")  |
 
 :::tip Example project available
 This public project: <MerginMapsProject id="documentation/form-widgets" /> uses various options for entering numbers. Download or clone it to see this setup.
@@ -22,11 +25,19 @@ Prefer a video? Here is a short tutorial about number widgets:
 To set up the **editable range widget**:
 
 1. Right-click on a layer, select **Properties** and go to the **Attributes form** tab.
-2. In the list of **Available Widgets** select the integer field you want to work with (here: `numbers-range-editable`). 
-3. In the **Widget Type** tab the **Range** widget and the **Editable** option should be selected by default. If this is not the case, select these options from the drop-down menus.
+2. In the list of **Available Widgets**, select the integer field you want to work with (here: `numbers-range-editable`). 
+3. In the **Widget Type** tab, select the **Range** widget with the **Editable** option.
+
+   If needed, you can define the **Minimum**, **Maximum**, and **Step** values.
+
+   ![QGIS number editable range field form](./qgis-form-number-range-editable.webp "QGIS number editable range field form")
+
+   For *decimal numbers*, the **Precision** (the number of decimal digits) needs to be specified in the **Advanced Options** of the widget, so that the **Minimum**, **Maximum**, and **Step** values can be set as decimal numbers.
+
+   ![QGIS decimal number editable range field form](./qgis-form-decimal-range-editable.webp "QGIS decimal number editable range field form")
+
 4. **Apply** the changes. Don't forget to save and sync your project!
 
-![QGIS number editable range field form](./qgis-form-number-range-editable.jpg "QGIS number editable range field form")
 
 In the <MobileAppNameShort />, the numbers can be entered manually or by using the +/- buttons:
 
@@ -36,16 +47,35 @@ In the <MobileAppNameShort />, the numbers can be entered manually or by using t
 To set up the **Slider**:
 
 1. Right-click on a layer, select **Properties** and go to the **Attributes form** tab.
-2. In the list of **Available Widgets** select the numeric field you want to work with (here: `numbers-range-slider`).
-3. In the **Widget Type** tab:
-   - the **Range** widget should be selected by default (if not, select it from the menu)
-   - set the edit widget to **Slider**
-   - set the **Minimum**, **Maximum** and **Step** values of the slider
-4. **Apply** the changes. Don't forget to save and sync your project!
+2. In the list of **Available Widgets**, select the numeric field you want to work with (here: `numbers-range-slider`).
+3. In the **Widget Type** tab, select the **Range** widget with the **Slider** option.
 
-![QGIS number range field form](./qgis-form-number-range-slider.jpg "QGIS number range field form")
+   Set the **Minimum**, **Maximum**, and **Step** values of the slider as needed.
+
+   ![QGIS number range field form](./qgis-form-number-range-slider.jpg "QGIS number range field form")
+
+   For *decimal numbers*, the **Precision** (the number of decimal digits) needs to be specified in the **Advanced Options** of the widget, so that the **Minimum**, **Maximum**, and **Step** values can be set as decimal numbers.
+
+   ![QGIS decimal number slider field form](./qgis-form-decimal-range-slider.webp "QGIS decimal number slider field form")
+
+4. **Apply** the changes. Don't forget to save and sync your project!
 
 In the <MobileAppNameShort />, the **Slider** looks like this. The number can be filled in by moving the slider:
 
 ![Mergin Maps mobile app number range field form](./mobile-form-range-slider.jpg "Mergin Maps mobile app number range field form")
 
+## Text edit
+The **Text edit** widget can be used for a simple entry of a decimal number.
+
+1. Right-click on a layer, select **Properties** and go to the **Attributes form** tab.
+2. In the list of **Available Widgets**, select the numeric field you want to work with (here: `decimal`).
+3. In the **Widget Type** tab, select the **Text edit** widget.
+
+   ![QGIS decimal number text edit form](./qgis-form-decimal-text-edit.webp "QGIS decimal number text edit form")
+
+4. **Apply** the changes. Don't forget to save and sync your project!
+
+In the <MobileAppNameShort />, the **Text widget** for a decimal number looks like this. The number can be filled in manually using the keyboard:
+
+![Mergin Maps mobile app decimal number text edit form](./mobile-form-decimal-text-edit.webp "Mergin Maps mobile app decimal number text edit form")
+