# Field Initialization You can set an initial value for a field in a few ways. One is to access to assign the field directly on the instance created. ```java class Muppet { String name; } void main() { Muppet kermit = new Muppet(); kermit.name = "Kermit The Frog"; } ``` Another is to set a default value directly in the field declaration. This makes the most sense if its a value that most instances will share. ```java class Muppet { // Most are! boolean talented = true; } void main() { Muppet kermit = new Muppet(); } ```