How can I set the default value of a database field to blank or a specified value?

You can set the default value of a database field to blank or to a specified value.

Procedure

  1. In Data, go to View Data or Manage.
  2. Click the name of the database associated with the email.
  3. Click Edit on the desired field name.
  4. Place your cursor in the Default Value area.
  5. To set the default value to blank, do the following.
    1. Tap the space bar on your keyboard ONE time.

    The subject line in the email will be Blank value and the email will not show any personalization if the contact record in the database does not contain a First_Name value.

  6. To set the default value to a specified value, enter the desired value.
  7. Click Save.