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Hello everyone! In today's video, we'll be discussing the Excel default template
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The default template is the foundational format Excel applies when you start a new blank workbook
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It defines the initial appearance of any newly created workbook. To customize this default template to align with your preferences
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begin by opening a new blank workbook. You can do this by navigating to the File tab and selecting Blank Workbook from the backstage view
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Once you've opened the new workbook, you can customize it extensively. For instance, you can specify the number of worksheets it should contain
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and rename them to your preference instead of the default sheet one, heat two, and so forth
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You can also adjust the default column widths for all columns, create tables, headings, headers, footers
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and even incorporate macros or perform any other workbook customization you desire
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Once you're satisfied with the customization and formatting of your workbook, follow these steps to save it as your default template
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Click on the File tab and select Save As. In the Save as Type drop-down menu
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choose Excel Macro-Enabled Template.xltm if you've included macros in your workbook. Otherwise, select Excel Template.xltx
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Navigate to the XL Start folder as shown on the video. Name the file as Book.xltx for templates without macros
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or as Book.xltm for templates with macros. Close Excel and reopen it
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Press Control plus N to create a new workbook. It should now use your custom default template
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It's important to note that Excel will utilize your custom default template
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under specific circumstances. When you start Excel or press Control N, as well as when you click the New button on the Quick Access toolbar
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Excel will apply your customized default template. However, if you navigate to the File tab and choose Blank Workbook
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to create a new workbook from there, Excel will not use your custom default template in that instance
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This behavior ensures flexibility depending on how you initiate the creation of a new workbook within Excel
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Note. If the default template does not load at Excel startup, try disabling the Start screen in the Excel options
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