> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://enercalc.com/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://enercalc.com/docs/sel-user-manual/main-menu/program-settings/default-values.md).

# Default Values

How to set and save your own default input values and settings for each calculation module.

Most of the user input values in the individual calculation modules have a default value or setting that is stored within the program. Many of these default values can easily be changed by the user. The procedure is as follows:

1. Open a new calculation of the particular module of interest.
2. Revise all of the initial values and settings as desired so that they represent the desired default values or settings.
3. On the top menu bar, select the **Settings** menu, then choose **Default Values > Save**.

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The current values will be saved as the new default values for that module, and these initial values and settings will be used when a new instance of this calculation module is added to any Project File.


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