# DecrementValue()

this function is deprecated, use instead the -- operator;Decrements the current number by one

**Status:** deprecated

```
DecrementValue( number=number );
```

**Returns:** number

# Arguments

| Argument | Type | Required | Description | Default |
|----------|------|----------|-------------|---------|
| number | number | Yes | Number to decrement |  |

# Examples

```cfml
	writeDump(decrementValue(6));//5
	writeDump(decrementValue(6.5));//5.5
```







# See Also

[numeric.decrementValue()](../objects/numeric/decrementvalue.md)