freeCodeCamp/guide/english/certifications/javascript-algorithms-and-data-structures/basic-javascript/adding-a-default-option-in-switch-statements/index.md

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title: Adding a Default Option in Switch Statements
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# Adding a Default Option in Switch Statements


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## Hints

### Hint 1
Adding a default option makes sure that in case your variable doesn't match any of the options, the default will be used.


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## Solutions

<details><summary>Solution 1 (Click to Show/Hide)</summary>

```javascript
function switchOfStuff(val) {
  var answer = "";

  switch (val) {
    case "a":
      answer = "apple";
      break;
    case "b":
      answer = "bird";
      break;
    case "c":
      answer = "cat";
      break;
    default:
      answer = "stuff";
  }

  return answer;
}
```
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