Editing Default (computer science) (section)

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A '''default''', in [[computer science]], refers to the preexisting [[Value (computer science)|value]] of a user-configurable setting that is assigned to a [[software application]], [[computer program]] or [[Peripheral device|device]]. Such settings are also called '''factory settings''', or '''factory presets''', especially for electronic devices. 

Default values are standards values that are universal to all instances of the device or model and intended to make the device as accessible as possible "out of the box" without necessitating a lengthy configuration process prior to use. The user only has to modify the default settings according to their personal preferences. In many devices, the user has the option to restore these default settings for one or all options. Such an assignment makes the choice of that setting or value more likely, this is called the [[default effect]].