# Does typedInput save typed values?

**URL:** <https://discourse.nodered.org/t/does-typedinput-save-typed-values/72972>\
**Category:** Developing Nodes\
**Created:** [30 December 2022 22:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/does-typedinput-save-typed-values/72972 "2022-12-30T22:12:31Z")\
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**Author:** ![Steve-Mcl](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/steve-mcl/32/4826_2.png) [@Steve-Mcl](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Steve-Mcl)\
**Post date:** [30 December 2022 22:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/does-typedinput-save-typed-values/72972/2 "2022-12-30T22:34:00Z")

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Yes it should be remembered.

See this post: [Node Creation oneditprepare - #2 by Steve-Mcl](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-creation-oneditprepare/72840/2) and the solution 2 posts below.

In short, while the values might be saved as string, using the `RED.util` function knows how to restore the correct value and type selected by the user.

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