<p>That functionality doesn't currently exist out-of-the-box (as of 2.5.2752), but it would be possible as a custom development: You'd essentially need to create a clone of the Categories fieldtype, add your own config/setting to select the default categories, and then use the <code>prepValue()</code> method of the fieldtype to pre-select those default categories for new entries.</p>

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2015-12-08T14:55:40.450Z
2015-12-08T14:55:40.450Z
Michael Rog
<p>Is there a way to have auto selected a category when an editor creates a new section entry in the admin?
Kinda like a pre-filled field?</p>

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Have auto selected categories with new section entry
# Have auto selected categories with new section entry

(Asked by: username_0 on 2015-12-08)

Is there a way to have auto selected a category when an editor creates a new section entry in the admin?
Kinda like a pre-filled field?

**Tags:** category, content


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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2015-12-08. Score: 2 | Accepted answer

That functionality doesn't currently exist out-of-the-box (as of 2.5.2752), but it would be possible as a custom development: You'd essentially need to create a clone of the Categories fieldtype, add your own config/setting to select the default categories, and then use the `prepValue()` method of the fieldtype to pre-select those default categories for new entries.


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