How to set Default Values for your fields and records

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Setting default values on fields has been a long-time request from Airtable users.

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Simply the ability to set a default on fields other than numeric On a date, the obvious is Today On a string, just set a default value

What are default values in fields?

When you create new records (or update existing ones), you probably have multiple fields that need to have the same data every time. Default values allow you to add information to your field only 1 time. Then, each time a new record is created, that field automatically fills in with the data. You don’t have to go in and complete every single field that needs information. It’s done for you!

:star: We created an easy way to set default values in your Airtable records with On2Air Amplify

Here’s how:

P.S. Amplify can also set defaults on previously created records!

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