# Operators and Functions

## Operators in Decision Tables

Every condition cell in the decision table can have a different operator. There are three types of operators you can use: [Basic](/doc/v1/decision-tables/operators/general-operators.md), [Dates](/doc/v1/decision-tables/operators/date-operators.md) and [Functions](/doc/v1/decision-tables/operators/functions.md).

### Basic Operators

Basic operators can be used for decision rules involving **Strings, Numbers**, or **Booleans**.

![Basic operators modal](/files/rz9yRHPlfdRh7nwSRt3p)

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List of [Basic operators](/doc/v1/decision-tables/operators/general-operators.md).
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### Date Operators

Date operators are specifically used for comparing dates.

![Dates operators modal](/files/dPyDkHUIKjWFUeld9EKD)

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List of [Date operators](/doc/v1/decision-tables/operators/date-operators.md).
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### Functions

Functions are specifically used to create custom function validations.

![Functions operators modal](/files/VEOqH2xwyYqF323FB2Ks)

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List of [Functions](/doc/v1/decision-tables/operators/functions.md).
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