# Integer (data type)

A datatype that represents a whole number.

Note: In SNOMED CT release file specifications integers are represented as a string of decimal digits. The range of values and support for negative values may be constrained for the specification are specified for each usage of this datatype. However, unless otherwise specified, all release file fields of data type *integer* are assumed to be 32-bit signed integers.

## Related Links

* [Release File Data Types](/snomed-ct-specifications/snomed-ct-release-file-specification/release-types-packages-and-files/3.1-common-features-of-all-release-files/3.1.2-release-file-data-types.md)

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