To display a default selection in the drop-down list or list box You can set a default selection for the drop-down list or list box. You must first specify the list of options for a list. 1. In the Object palette, click the Value tab. 2. Select the default option from the Default list. Note: The Default list is not available when the Type option is set to Calculated – Read Only or Calculated - User Can Override. The options in the Default list correspond to the list items in the Field tab of the Object palette. See also To specify the list of options for a drop-down list or list box Drop-down list properties in the Value tab List box properties in the Value tab