# Baserow Rating Field - Star Scores for Rows and Records

> Click a symbol or type a digit to score a row from 1 to 10, then swap the star for a heart, flag, or thumbs-up and pick a color that fits your table.

Source: https://opennix.org/en/docs/baserow/field-types/rating-field/


The Rating field turns a cell into a visual scale of up to 10 symbols - stars, hearts, flags, or thumbs-up icons - that a person sets with a mouse click or a keyboard digit instead of typing a number. This article covers adding the field, setting and clearing a score, the styling options available, and how a Rating field differs from a plain [number field](/docs/baserow/field-types/number-field/).

## Overview

The Rating field lets you assign a visual rating to a row, typically using symbols like stars, hearts, or checkmarks. This field suits tasks that call for a quick visual assessment, such as ranking sales leads, scoring project priority, or gathering feedback. You can configure the maximum rating anywhere from 1 to 10 symbols.

![Rating field in Baserow](/images/baserow/field-types/rating-field-overview.jpg)

## How to add a Rating field

To create a Rating field:

1. Click the plus sign `+` in your table to add a new field.
2. Search for and select the **Rating** field type.
3. Name the field (for example, "Priority" or "Review Score").
4. Configure the initial settings:
   - **Style:** select the symbol (star, heart, thumbs-up, flag, and others);
   - **Color:** choose the symbol color;
   - **Max value:** set the highest possible rating (1 to 10).
5. Click **Create**.

## How to set a rating

You can enter a rating in several ways:

- **Mouse:** hover and click the symbol you want;
- **Keyboard:** type a number (for example, `3`) to assign that rating;
- **Clear:** click the symbols again, or press `Backspace`/`Delete`.

## Customize the Rating field

Double-click the field header, or select [Edit field](/docs/baserow/fields/field-customization/), to change:

- **Style:** switch the symbol type;
- **Color:** adjust the symbol color;
- **Max value:** change the maximum rating (1 to 10).

## Frequently asked questions

**Can I use the Rating field in a formula?** Yes - a 4-star rating is treated as the number `4`, so you can run calculations with it inside a [formula field](/docs/baserow/formula/understanding-formulas/).

**What's the difference between a Rating field and a Number field?** The Rating field is designed for quick visual assessment, while a [number field](/docs/baserow/field-types/number-field/) stores arbitrary numeric data for mathematical input.

**Can I set a half-star or a decimal rating?** No, the Rating field only supports whole numbers. Use a number field instead if you need decimal scores.

## What's next

Once you're comfortable scoring rows with the Rating field, check the [Baserow field types overview](/docs/baserow/fields/baserow-field-overview/) to compare it against neighboring field types, or move on to the [boolean field](/docs/baserow/field-types/boolean-field/) to mark simple yes/no statuses.