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# BC Friday Tips #78 InitValue Property

[Read the post](https://thatnavguy.com/blog/2026/bc-friday-tips-78-initvalue-property/) · That NAV Guy (Teddy Herryanto, MVP) · 2026-08-07 · 110 words · tier community · reviewed (checked by Opus)

> The InitValue property sets a default value for new table fields when records are created, initialized, or cleared. This property applies only to new records and cannot be used on standard fields through table extensions.

## Key points

- InitValue provides a default value for table fields without requiring code
- It activates when new records are created or when Init(), Clear(), or ClearAll() are called
- Does not affect existing records, only new ones
- Cannot be applied to standard fields through table extensions

## Quotes

- "It only kicks in when a new record is created, or via Init(), Clear(), or ClearAll(). It won't touch existing records." (Clarifies when InitValue applies and that it does not modify existing data)
- "You can't set InitValue on a standard field through a table extension." (Important limitation when extending standard tables)

## Context

- Features: InitValue property, Default field values, Record initialization

Source: That NAV Guy, community blog. Summary, key points and quotes are derived (CONTENT-NOTICE.md); read the original for the full text.