Key Facts
- Category
- Text Processing
- Input Types
- textarea, checkbox, select, number
- Output Type
- json
- Sample Coverage
- 4
- API Ready
- Yes
Overview
The Number & Currency Extractor pulls numerical values and monetary amounts from text, recognizing currency symbols like $, €, and thousand separators for accurate data retrieval.
When to Use
- •When extracting prices or amounts from unstructured text such as emails, documents, or web pages.
- •For data cleaning tasks where numerical values are embedded in text and need to be isolated for analysis.
- •To filter extracted numbers by a minimum or maximum value to focus on relevant financial data.
How It Works
- •Paste or type the text containing numbers into the input field.
- •Configure options: choose to include currency symbols, decimals, set the output format, and apply amount filters if needed.
- •The tool scans the text and extracts all matching numbers based on your settings.
- •View the extracted results in the chosen format, ready for copying or further use.
Use Cases
Examples
1. Extracting Invoice Amounts from Emails
Accountant- Background
- An accountant receives email invoices with amounts embedded in text like 'Total: $1,234.56 due by Friday.'
- Problem
- Manually copying amounts from multiple emails is time-consuming and prone to errors.
- How to Use
- Paste the email text into the tool, enable 'Include Currency Symbols', and set 'Output Format' to 'Standardized'.
- Example Config
-
includeCurrency=true, includeDecimals=true, format=standardized - Outcome
- All invoice amounts are extracted as plain numbers, e.g., 1234.56, ready for quick import into spreadsheets.
2. Filtering High-Value Transactions in Reports
Financial Analyst- Background
- A financial report contains numerous transaction descriptions with amounts like 'Payment of €500 received' and 'Expense: €2000 for supplies'.
- Problem
- Need to identify only transactions above €1000 for a focused review.
- How to Use
- Input the report text, set 'Minimum Amount' to 1000, and choose 'Raw' format to preserve original details.
- Example Config
-
minAmount=1000, format=raw - Outcome
- Only amounts greater than 1000 are extracted, such as €2000, helping prioritize significant transactions.
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FAQ
What currency symbols are supported?
Symbols like $, ¥, €, £, ₹, ¢, and ₽ are recognized in the extraction.
Can I extract only whole numbers without decimals?
Yes, by unchecking the 'Include Decimals' option, only integers will be extracted.
How does the 'Standardized' output format work?
It converts extracted amounts to plain numbers without currency symbols or thousand separators.
What if I want to exclude small amounts from the results?
Use the 'Minimum Amount' filter to set a threshold and ignore values below it.
Is the extraction case-sensitive for currency symbols?
No, the tool handles symbols regardless of case or context in the text.