Hello everyone,
I have problems about the effect change field metadata from String to Float. I have just investigate and guess result. Because I can’t access to Box Admin change it.
Before I have set field type is String and upload file then metadata show right. But I change field from String to Float, it affect to value before? And I can change field type on metadata?
Thank you very much! I hope that I will see answer soon.
Hi 
Welcome to Box Community!
Changing the field from String to Float can affect the existing values. If the original data in the String field contains non-numeric characters, it might cause errors or unexpected results when converted to Float.
Please check this guides to learn more about Metadata fields:
Furthermore, since you don’t have admin access, it would be best to contact your Box admin (or folder owner who you’re collaborating with) and check if they can:
Or help convert existing data to the correct Float format, if applicable.
You may also refer to this article about Using Metadata > How does metadata work with external collaborators within a folder?
Hope this helps! 
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