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Defining User PreferencesDefining User PreferencesThe Compass system allows you to define user preferences in order to minimize the amount of data entry. If youdefine user preferences, the default data displays in the specified fields. If necessary, you can change thedefault information.To define user preferences, follow the instructions given below.Step 1: Navigate to the UserPreferences page.• From the Compass home page, use the following path to navigate to theAuthorize Users page:Set Up Financials/Supply Chain > Common Definitions > UserPreferences > Define User PreferencesThe Find an Existing Value page displays.Step 2: Access the OverallPreferences page.• Enter or validate your User ID in the User ID field.• Click the Search button.The User Preferences page displays.• Click the Overall Preference link.The Overall Preferences page displays.Step 3: Set up your OverallPreferences.• Enter or update the value in the Business Unit field.• Enter or update the value in the SetID field.• Click the Save button.The selected preferences are saved.Compass Fundamentals: 01/19/10Emory Confidential and Proprietary Information