in the startup folder

use the names
Book.xlt for default workbook for new blank workbook
Sheet.xlt for the default sheet for sheet add

"geneconley" wrote:

I have created a modified book.xlt folder and placed it in the
appropraite Excel/XLSTART directoy.

When I start excel for the first time, it opens up the modified
template correctly. But when I already have excel open, and select
File, New, and choose "Blank Workbook" from the New Workbook menu on
the right side of the screen, the new blank file opens up with the
standard Excel template.

I have tried searching for any other default excel template file, but
have been unsuccessful.

Any help is greatly appreciated.