# Numeric Display shows NaN for very small number

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**Category:** Ignition\
**Tags:** perspective\
**Created:** [June 5, 2023, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/numeric-display-shows-nan-for-very-small-number/74596 "2023-06-05T21:07:52Z")\
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**Author:** ![Transistor](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/inductiveautomation/user_avatar/forum.inductiveautomation.com/transistor/32/3380_2.png) [@Transistor](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/u/Transistor)\
**Post date:** [June 5, 2023, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/numeric-display-shows-nan-for-very-small-number/74596/2 "2023-06-05T21:17:14Z")

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Isn't this the same question as your previous post three days ago - or have I missed something?

> [@Table cell displays NaN for small number (Bug ?)](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/table-cell-displays-nan-for-small-number-bug/74503):
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> I have linked a dataset to a table in perspective. The table does not show scientific notation. When I enter values is removes the scientific notation. Example: The value in the dataset is 6.9592e-8. The table displays NaN. (see below). When I double click on the field to edit the value I can see the correct value: However, when I enter the value 7.8888e-8 and press enter the value is converted to 7.89 (no scientific notation) result after pressing enter:

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