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

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

## Solution:
```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;  
}
```