A data-entry panel is a panel on which you specify information, such as data set names, job statement parameters, and language processing options. If you do not enter a required value or if you enter inconsistent values, ISPF prompts you with a message.

Some data-entry fields retain their previous values. If so, the next time you use the panel, you do not have to type them again. Just press Enter. If you do not want those values, type over them and then press Enter.

The retained values come from your user profile, which ISPF automatically builds and maintains across sessions. See User profiles for more information about user profiles.

Edit modes and defaults are also maintained in the Edit portion of your user profile. See z/OS ISPF Edit and Edit Macros for more information.