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Selecting the correct field type is essential for ensuring your data is valid and ready for analysis. While a Text field is flexible, using it for numbers or categories prevents you from performing calculations and leads to inconsistent data. By choosing specific field types like Quantity fields for measurements or Selection fields for categories, you ensure consistent data entry and eliminate the need for tedious data cleaning during analysis.
Read more about this in an article about choosing the right field type for your data.