Create a new workbook and format it to your specifications.
Store it as a template in the Excel startup folder located in
"C:-Documents and Settings-"YourUserName"-Application Data-
Microsoft-Excel-XLSTART.
When Excel starts, this workbook will open as the ActiveWindow.

Regards,

Alan


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