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Set a Default Value for a Custom Field

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You can set a default value for a custom field.

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As a Lightning Experience Administrator, you can set a default value for a custom field. The default value is the value that is pre-populated when creating a new record. This can save time for users by pre-populating a value that is commonly used or known to be correct.

To set a default value for a custom field, follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to Setup.
  2. In the Quick Find box, type "Object Manager" and select it.
  3. Select the object that has the custom field you want to set a default value for.
  4. Select the Fields & Relationships tab.
  5. Click the name of the custom field.
  6. Scroll down to the "Default Value" section.
  7. Select the type of default value you want to set. For example, you can choose to set a specific value or use a formula to calculate the default value.
  8. Enter the default value or formula.
  9. Save the custom field.

Note that the default value applies only when creating a new record. If the field is left blank when editing an existing record, the default value is not used.

In conclusion, as a Lightning Experience Administrator, you can set a default value for a custom field to pre-populate a commonly used or known value when creating a new record.