Works: Database Default Value Applies to New Records Only (134833)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Works 4.5
  • Microsoft Works for Windows 95, version 4.0
  • Microsoft Works for Windows 95, version 4.0 4.0a
  • Microsoft Works 2000
  • Microsoft Works Suite 2000
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.

REFERENCES

For more information about entering default values in database fields, query on "defaults: database entries," and then "To type default text or numbers for a field DB" using the Works for Windows 95 Help Index.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/15/2004
Keywords:kbinfo kbui KB134833
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