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SelectValueOnFocus

configuration

If the option is set, the widget will automatically select the specified item when the Rating receives focus and no previous value has been set.

Number

Default: null

<input id="rating" />

<script>
    $("#rating").kendoRating({
        min: 1,
        max: 6,
        selectValueOnFocus: 2
    });
</script>