Generate a Short Number

Generate a Short Number helps you quickly create small numeric values with full control over the format. You choose how many numbers to generate, whether to allow decimals or negatives, and how long each number should be 1, 2, or 3 digits. The output updates live as you go and flashes so you always know it’s working. Generate a Short Number keeps things fast, focused, and completely in your browser.

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Options
Use decimal values
Allow negative numbers

How to Use:

Enter the number of values you want in the input box. You can type it manually or import a plain text file with a number in it. As soon as you provide input, the tool generates the result live and flashes the output box so you know it refreshed.

Next, use the Options box to tweak the result. Choose the number of digits per value (1, 2, or 3) using the radio buttons. Flip the “Use decimal values” toggle if you want floating point numbers. Turn on “Allow negative numbers” if you want to include both positive and negative results. When you’re happy with what you see, copy it or export it. The tool also shows how many items were created.

What Generate a Short Number can do:

Generate a Short Number produces compact, random numeric values. Whether you want a list of single digits, two-digit scores, or three-digit samples, you get exactly what you ask for formatted the way you need. You can include decimal points or randomize the sign with a single click.

The tool runs entirely in your browser, and output updates in real time. You can copy the result to your clipboard or export it as a plain text file. It’s perfect for quick mock data, test runs, or filling a spreadsheet.

Example:

Input:

5

Output with default settings (1 digit, integers):

8
3
0
7
5

With 2-digit decimals ON and negatives ON:

-64.3091
25.1470
-38.0002
92.7810
-14.0048

Common Use Cases:

This is a great tool for generating mock numeric data, student scores, filler values, or test input for functions. You can control how small or complex the numbers are without needing to manually write them out. It’s fast, flexible, and easy to export or copy.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

Short sequences are great for testing especially when you’re feeding them into tools like Perturb Number Digits to shake things up a bit. And if you want to change how they look without touching the values, Change Number Font gives you all kinds of visual styles to play with.

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