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# Parse Number Function

he **Parse Number** function is used to extract only numeric values from a string. It automatically removes alphabets, symbols, spaces, and special characters, leaving only numbers.

#### Use Case

If a phone number is received in this format:

`+91-98989-89898`

CRM or WhatsApp messaging may not accept dashes or symbols. Using **Parse Number**, the output becomes:

`919898989898`

#### How to Use

1. Go to your **Workflow** and get the required data (e.g., from a Webhook).
2. Open **CRM** → **Send Text Message**.
3. Select the appropriate **Channel**.
4. In the **WhatsApp Number** field, apply:

   ```
   parse(number_input)
   ```
5. Enter the message content.
6. Click **Run** and **Save**.

If the message is delivered successfully, it confirms the number was cleaned properly.

#### When to Use Parse Number

* Cleaning phone numbers
* Removing dashes or special characters
* Sending data to CRM or APIs
* Ensuring only numeric values are passed to systems

Whenever your data contains unwanted characters and you need only numbers, the **Parse Number** function is the ideal solution.<br>

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