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DefaultDescription Element

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The DefaultDescription element is used to set the default description for the built-in lists in a newly created Web site based on SharePoint Team Services from Microsoft.

Syntax

<DefaultDescription>
</DefaultDescription>
Parent Elements
MetaData

Example

The following excerpt sets the default description for the Announcements list.

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