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# RowNum

Assigns sequential numbers to rows within a partition, starting from 1.

**Category:** `window`

**Syntax:**

```
RowNum()
```

**Returns:** `Integer`

**Context Filtering:** ✓ Yes

## Parameters

This function takes no parameters. The row numbering is determined by the ORDER BY clause in the window specification.

## Validation

* Minimum parameters: 0
* Maximum parameters: 0

## Examples

```
RowNum()
```

Returns a sequential number for each row within the partition, starting from 1.

```
RowNum()
```

When used with an ORDER BY clause, assigns sequential numbers based on the specified ordering.
**Result:** `1, 2, 3, 4, 5, ...`

```
RowNum()
```

Useful for adding row identifiers, pagination, or creating sequential numbering within groups.

## Related Functions

* [RowNumber](rownumber) - Assigns sequential row numbers (similar functionality)
* [Rank](rank) - Assigns rank with gaps
* [DenseRank](denserank) - Assigns rank without gaps
* [CumulativeCount](cumulativecount) - Calculates cumulative count