Need default value to populate for existing items in list column.

I have a list that I have been working with for a while. I recently added a new column and made it a choice type with a drop down list. I have set the default value to "Not Started" (an option in my drop down list) but it seems it will only
populate for new items created in the list, not existing ones as well. Is there any way to have it populate for the existing items as well? Thank you in advance for your help.

Hi Russ,
You can do so by opening the list in the datasheet view and paste "Not Started" for all items in the new column you have created.
Regards, Kapil ***Please mark answer as Helpful or Answered after consideration***

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