Microsoft Office Excel is one of the most used and loved apps. While there are plenty of free alternatives, such as Google Sheets, they are so limited in comparison to Excel. Millions of Windows and Mac users use Excel each day to get the job done.
With default installation settings, the Office Excel application shows the Start screen when you launch it. The Start screen offers a range of templates to choose from, including the blank workbook or document.
Although these templates are useful, most users prefer using the Blank Workbook/document instead of templates.
If you frequently use the Blank Workbook/Document, you might want to configure the Excel application to always open a Blank Workbook instead of the Start screen, which will save you a click and a few seconds.
Thankfully, the Excel app does offer an option where you can skip the Start screen and always open the Blank Workbook instead of the Start screen.
This guide shows you how to configure the Office Excel app to always open a Blank Workbook instead of the Start screen.
Tip: The Office Word program also shows a similar Start screen when you launch it. Refer to the directions in our how to make Office Word to always open a blank document guide to disable the Start screen.
Make Excel always open Blank Workbook or Document instead of showing the Start screen when you launch it
Step 1: Launch the Excel program.
Step 2: As you know, by default, the Excel program opens the Start screen. Here, on the left pane, click Options to open the Excel Options dialog. Alternatively, once an Excel Workbook is open, click the File menu and then click Options.
Step 3: On the left side, ensure that the General tab is selected.
Step 4: Finally, on the right side, scroll down to see the Show the Start screen when this application starts option. Turn off the option and then click the OK button to disable the Start screen. That’s it!
From now onwards, whenever you launch the Excel program, a new Blank Workbook will be opened instead of showing the Start screen.
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