Tabular Form Default Value

I have a tabular form and in my first column is a select list.
The select list is no longer required, as the column will always have the same value, ie, 5.
I would like to hide this list and instead have a default value for the column.
Have tried several things, but the form is not saving the default value.
Any pointers
Gus

Hello Gus,
>> I would like to hide this list and instead have a default value for the column.
You should try the following:
*) Change the column Display As to Display as Test (save state).
*) Set the Default Type to be PL/SQL Expression or Function.
*) Set the Default to your default value (if it’s a string use quotes).
Hope it helps,
Arie.
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