# Set a Default Value for an Option Field

This feature lets you set a default value for an option, so it's automatically selected when customers view your product page.

**Note:** Available only for *Swatches* and *Selects* types.

* **Select Types:** Dropdown, Checkboxes, Radio buttons.
* **Swatches Types:** Buttons, Color swatches, Image swatches.

#### **Steps:**

1. In the **Option set** , click on the element you want to adjust.
2. Click **Show Advanced options**
3. Scroll to the **Default value** section.

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5. Enter your desired default value in the **Default value** field.
6. Click **Save** to finish.

**Result:** The default option will appear selected on your storefront page.

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