### [wpforms_field_new_default](https://wpforms.com/developers/wpforms_field_new_default/) **Published:** September 30, 2025 **Author:** Umair Majeed **Content:** ## Description The `wpforms_field_new_default` filter lets you modify the default settings for any newly added form field in WPForms. For example, you can change the default Address Scheme from **US** to **International** when new Address fields are added to your forms. This filter only applies to fields added **after** the snippet is in place. Existing fields already in your forms will keep their previous defaults. parametertypedescription`$field`arrayThe default settings for the field being added. Includes type, format, scheme, and other field properties.## Source `wpforms\src\Integrations\AI\API\Forms.php` ## Example ``` /** * Set a default placeholder for all new text fields. */ function wpf_dev_field_new_default_text( $field ) { if ( $field['type'] === 'text' ) { $field['placeholder'] = 'Enter your response here'; } return $field; } add_filter( 'wpforms_field_new_default', 'wpf_dev_field_new_default_text' ); ``` ## Reference Article - [Setting the Default Address Scheme to International](https://wpforms.com/developers/how-to-set-the-address-default-scheme-to-international/) **Categories:** Filters Hooks ---