******** Defaults ******** .. _splash-quick-start: When you start Blender for the first time, the interactive region of the :doc:`Splash Screen ` is replaced with a couple of initial preferences to configure how you interact inside Blender. .. note:: These options can always be changed later in the :doc:`Preferences `. Shortcuts Presets for the default :doc:`keymap ` for Blender. Note that this manual assumes that you use the "Blender" keymap. Blender This is the default keymap. Read more about this keymap :doc:`here `. Blender 2.7x This keymap is intended to match the last major series of Blender versions and is designed for people upgrading who do not want to learn the updated keymap. Industry Compatible This keymap is intended to match common creation software and is intended for people who use many different creation software. Read more about this keymap :doc:`here `. Select With Controls which mouse button, either right or left, is used to select items in Blender. Spacebar Controls the action of :kbd:`Spacebar`. These and other shortcuts can be modified in the :doc:`keymap preferences `. Play Starts playing through the :doc:`Timeline `, this option is good for animation or video editing. Tools Opens the Toolbar underneath the cursor to quickly change the active tool. This option is good if doing a lot of modeling or rigging. Search Opens up the :doc:`operator search `. This option is good for someone who is new to Blender and is unfamiliar with its menus and shortcuts. Theme Choose between a light or dark theme for Blender. Themes can be customized more in the :doc:`Preferences `. There are two areas where Blender's defaults are stored: Preferences The :ref:`Preferences ` file stores keymap, add-ons theme and other options. Startup File The :ref:`Startup File ` stores the scene, Workspaces and interface which is displayed at startup and when loading a new file (:menuselection:`File --> New`). Saving Defaults =============== The user preferences are automatically saved when changed. Changing the default startup file can be done via :menuselection:`File --> Defaults --> Save Startup File` See :ref:`Startup File `. Loading Factory Settings ======================== You can revert your own customizations to Blender's defaults: Preferences The :ref:`Preferences ` Load Factory Settings. Startup File & Preferences :menuselection:`File --> Defaults --> Load Factory Settings`. .. note:: After loading the factory settings, the preferences won't be auto-saved. See :ref:`prefs-menu` for details.