Alapértelmezésben

Alapértelmezésben is a Hungarian adverb meaning by default, in its default state. It refers to a preset option or behavior that applies unless a user or system administrator changes it. The term is formed from alap (base, foundation) and értelmezés (interpretation or setting), with the suffix -ben indicating location or state.

In computing and information technology, alapértelmezésben describes the initial configuration of software, hardware, or networks. Examples include the default language, default browser, default privacy settings, and default file paths. Default values are chosen to maximize compatibility or usability, but may not suit every user. Users can usually change them via preferences, settings menus, or installation options. In some cases, software accepts values that are treated as placeholders until the user provides a specific value, while in others, the system prompts before proceeding.

In everyday language, alapértelmezésben can clarify that a statement applies unless contested or supplemented by another condition. It is commonly used in technical writing, user guides, and product documentation to specify what happens without additional input.

Critically, reliance on default settings raises considerations for privacy, accessibility, and inclusivity. For example, default privacy sharing may expose more data than some users expect, and default accessibility options may not meet all needs. The term is widely understood in Hungarian IT contexts, but translations into other languages often use phrases like “by default” or “as the default setting.”

See also: default, default setting, configuration, user preferences.