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Use more intuitive labeling for Data Size in Integer in DB options #1301

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Current behavior

  • Configuring a number column requires the user to understand the difference between 2-byte, 4-byte, and 8-byte numbers. Many non-technical users will be confused by this choice.
  • The list is not ordered

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Desired behavior

  • The field label is "Maximum Value"

  • The options are as follows (and in the following order)

    • "32,767"
    • "2,147,483,647"
    • "9,223,372,036,854,775,807"

    (These values are taken from the Postgres docs on Numeric Types).

  • The grouping separators are applied to the options according to the browser locale.

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needs: implementation specsWe need clarity on HOW we'll implement it from a technical perspectivetemp: discussThis issue n eeds discussion to resolve - part of the Oct 2025 backlog grooming process.type: enhancementwork: frontendRelated to frontend code in the mathesar_ui directory

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