# Default State

The TextArea enables you to set its initial value when used in uncontrolled mode.

Use its [`defaultValue`](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-vue-ui/components/inputs/api/textareaprops#defaultValue) property.

[Demo Source](https://demos.telerik.com/kendo-vue-ui/inputs/textarea/default/source.txt)

## Suggested Links

* [API Reference of the TextArea](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-vue-ui/components/inputs/api/textarea)
* [API Reference of the TextAreaProps](https://www.telerik.com/kendo-vue-ui/components/inputs/api/textareaprops)