Default State for Customers in Dawn

Topic summary

A user is seeking help with modifying the default state selection in the Dawn theme’s customer address form.

Current Issue:

  • When entering a customer name without an address, the state field automatically defaults to Alabama (AL)
  • The user wants to change this default to their own state instead

Status:

  • Question remains unanswered
  • No solutions or suggestions have been provided yet
  • Likely involves modifying Liquid template code in the Dawn theme
Summarized with AI on November 1. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.

I am trying to figure out how to change the default state when I enter a customers name without and address. It currently defaults to AL and I would like to change that to my state. Can anyone help?