DefaultDescription Element

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The DefaultDescription element is used to set the default description that appears in the title area of list views and on the Documents and Lists page in Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services.

Syntax

<DefaultDescription>
</DefaultDescription>

Element Relationships

Parent Elements
MetaData

Remarks

The DefaultDescription element requires a value within the SCHEMA.XML file of a custom list definition.

Example

The following excerpt sets the default description for announcements lists.

<DefaultDescription>
  Use the Announcements list to post messages on the home page of your site.
</DefaultDescription>