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# Setting a Default Presentation

Set a default presentation (proposal template) for each estimate type so the correct layout is automatically applied to every new estimate.

A default presentation in PaintScout automatically links the correct proposal template to new estimates based on their estimate type. This saves you from manually selecting a presentation each time.

## How Do I Set a Default Presentation?

1\. Click the person icon in the top right and go to your **Account Settings** > **Estimates** > **Estimate Types** section and select one.

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2\. From the **Presentation** drop-down choose which presentation you would like to set as the default.

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<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Estimate Types</strong></td><td>Create estimate types like Interior, Exterior, and Cabinets to organize rates, terms, presentations, and filter reporting data.</td><td><a href="/support/customization/templates-and-presets/what-are-estimate-types.md">Estimate Types</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Setting Default Terms</strong></td><td>Set default contract terms for each estimate type so the correct terms are automatically applied every time you create a new estimate.</td><td><a href="/support/customization/presentations-and-terms/setting-default-terms.md">Setting Default Terms</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Presentations Overview</strong></td><td>Build professional multi-page proposal presentations with company info, services, testimonials, and custom sections for estimates.</td><td><a href="/support/customization/presentations-and-terms/presentations-overview.md">Presentations Overview</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Presentation Sections</strong></td><td>Explore all presentation section types including cover pages, columns, galleries, testimonials, documents, and custom HTML for professional proposals.</td><td><a href="/support/customization/presentations-and-terms/presentation-sections.md">Presentation Sections</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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