# DefaultWidth

> Gets or sets the default width when first instantiating the column. If you set it to a negative value, the column is assigned an arbitrary width.

## Definition

* **Type:** Property
* **Namespace:** [Unity.Hierarchy](/engine/6000.5/script-reference/unity/hierarchy.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEngine.HierarchyModule

```csharp
public int DefaultWidth { get; set; }
```