A method and an apparatus are provided for controlling number input in an electronic device. The method includes displaying at least one number; receiving a selection of a first number from the displayed at least one number; determining an attribute of the first number; displaying, in a foreground layer, an expanded menu including a plurality of numbers for changing the first number, the expanded menu corresponding to the determined attribute; receiving a selection of a second number from the plurality of numbers included in the expanded menu; and ending the displaying of the expanded menu and replacing the first number from the displayed at least one number with the selected second number.