Microsoft KB Archive/134833

= Works: Database Default Value Applies to New Records Only =

Article ID: 134833

Article Last Modified on 1/19/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Works 4.5 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Works 4.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Works 4.0a
 * Microsoft Works 2000 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Works Suite 2000

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This article was previously published under Q134833



SUMMARY
If you format a database field in Works to automatically enter a default value, only new records are affected by this change; existing records are not modified.



MORE INFORMATION
To place the default value into a field of all existing records, use the Works Fill Down command.


 * 1) In List view, go to the first record.
 * 2) Click the field where you want the default value, and then type the value.
 * 3) On the Edit menu, click Select Field.
 * 4) On the Edit menu, click Fill Down.

