---
title: "Default Options"
source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/software/give/default-options/"
description: "The Default Options tab of the settings page provides you with options that either affect all GiveWP donation forms on the site or reference site-wide settings.…"
vertical: "Software"
area: "Give"
date: "2016-07-25"
last_modified: "2026-07-02"
---

# Default Options

The **Default Options** screen controls settings that apply to all donation forms across the site. Some of these options affect how forms display, but individual forms can override them. This article explains each global setting and how they shape the donor experience.

## Form Fields

[![settings menu of the Default Options tab selected from GiveWP - Settings - Default Options - Form Fields](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/settings-default-options-form-fields-options.png)](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/settings-default-options-form-fields-options.png)The **Form Fields** section in Default Options controls the site-wide defaults for donor fields, sometimes called “global options.”

Each setting here can be changed on individual donation forms, and the exact display may vary depending on the **Form Template** in use.

### Name Title Prefix and Title Prefixes

The **Name Title Prefix** (also called an honorific) adds a dropdown field to the donor’s name. This field can be set to **Required**, **Optional**, or **Disabled** (default).

- When set to Required or Optional, an additional field appears where site admins can manage the available options.
- Type new titles into the Title Prefixes field and press **Return/Enter** to add them. Titles display on the donation form in the order entered.
- If no custom options are added, the default choices are **Mr.**, **Mrs.**, and **Ms.**

## Settings for Option-Based Forms

These settings are visible when you have the **Option-Based Form Editor** setting enabled in the [Advanced Settings](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/give/advanced/).

### Company Field

By default, the **Company** field is not displayed on the form. This option gives you the ability to either require, or optionally collect the donor’s company. If **Required** is enabled, the donation form will not submit without an entry in the Company field. This is helpful for political and other campaign types that require employer/company information for donations.

![cropped screenshot of the multi-step form with the company name field prominently displayed caption: Donors can provide their company name alongside their donation when this option is enabled.](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/company-name.png)### Last Name Field Required

The Last Name field will always display, however, like the Company field, you have the ability to either require, or optionally collect the donor’s last name on a donation. This can reduce friction for donor’s privacy concerns.

### Anonymous Donations

This option provides a method for donor’s names displaying on published frontend pages such as the [Donor Wall](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/give/give_donor_wall/).

![screenshot showing the “Make this an anonymous Donation” option on the multi-step form.](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/anonymous.png)When enabled, this option allows your donors to choose to remain publicly anonymous### Donor Comments

This option allows you to collect comments related to donations. These comments are displayed on the Donor Wall, saved in the database, and are visible for who have access to view donation detail data.