# Default Library Settings

## What are Default Library Settings?

HIVO's Default Library Settings allows admins to set the default interface that new users will see when accessing the Library for the first time. This helps ensure consistency and ease of using the library and performing [Library Actions ](https://support.hivo.co/library/library-actions)for all team members. 

## Setting up "Default Library Settings" in HIVO will help:

### 👉 Create a consistent Library viewing experience for new users:

* Allows admins to set up the Library interface to suit their group's overall needs.
* Ensure the Library is organized and displayed scientifically, helping users easily find and access information.

### 👉 Increase efficiency of Library management:

* Makes it easy for new users to get used to the Library interface and start using it immediately.
* Ensure consistency in Library usage for all team members, thereby improving collaboration efficiency.

## How to use Default Library Settings?

1\. Search for Sensitive Settings: **Client Profile => Setting => Default Library Settings**

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**2. Configuration options:**

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| Type of options   | Description                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| ----------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Browsing Mode** | <ul><li>Infinite Scroll: Infinite scrolling automatically loads more content when users scroll down.</li><li>Pagination: Display content page by page with page transition buttons.</li></ul>            |
| **View Mode**     | <ul><li>Asset View: Displays each file in detail.</li><li>Folder View: Displays a list of folders.</li><li>Tree View: Displays the folder structure in a hierarchical tree form.</li></ul>               |
| **Display Mode**  | <ul><li>Set the number of files displayed on a page.</li><li>The default value is 48.</li><li>Customize this amount to suit user preferences and screen size.</li></ul>                                  |
| **Display Size**  | <ul><li>Small</li><li>Medium</li><li>Large</li><li>Very Large</li></ul><p>Choose the display size that suits the user's detailed viewing needs.</p><p></p>                                               |
| **Sort Results**  | <ul><li>Choose default sorting criteria for files in the Library.</li><li>Options include: Date Added, Production Date, Name.</li><li>Choose to sort in ascending (↑) or descending (↓) order.</li></ul> |
| **Grouping**      | <ul><li>Choose the default grouping of files in the Library.</li><li>Options include: No Grouping, Group by Creation Date, Group by Production Date, Group by Batch</li></ul>                            |

Then, **save changes** so this takes effect for future uploaded Assets.

## Preview of Library display modes:

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**Note**: that if a user changes their library settings from within the library feature itself, HIVO will remember the users display preferences. [You can read more about the Library feature and view modes here.](https://support.hivo.co/~/changes/eaCuYFhybbREuBouwZp6/library/library-view-modes)

If you have any questions about “Default Library Settings" or other features, don't hesitate to ask, we're always here to help!

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