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# Set Default Value

You can assign default values when adding Line Items. Default values can only be set for **text** or **numeric** fields.

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Default values are only assigned **when a Line Item is added for the first time.**
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### Example: setting the Quantity Default Value to 1

In the builder, set the default value for the quantity field (column) to 1.

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When adding a Line Item, the quantity will automatically be assigned a value of 1.

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