# Convert Text Input to int/ How to make numeric input that can be used for Math

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The last block should say “from Point Value - Add A Reading set Text to app TotalPoint - AddAReading + from Point Value - Add A Reading get Text **+ 0** ”

Here’s an example: [Trying to add number from Text Input - #2 by actech](http://community.thunkable.com/t/trying-to-add-number-from-text-input/600837/2)

Use the + and 0 blocks in the Math drawer:

![Screen Shot 2020-10-22 at 9.03.39 AM](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/thunkable/original/3X/3/4/34351dddea5a21c6e533c78d3131c7adbbdd8304.png)

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