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David Thompson
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Jan 15, 2018

Excel start up display

OK, real simple question. When I open Excel I get a left side screen which is basically a MRU file list but in very large icons and the right side screen of suggested types of worksheet. Neither is of the slightest interest. The previous (2003) version simply opened with a blank worksheet and had a "File" menu to open the required worksheet - much simpler and easier. Is there any way to specify this behaviour in the latest (2016) version?

  • Hi David,

     

    File->Options->Ease of Access and disable  "Show the Start screen when this application starts" (it is On by default)

  • Hi David,

     

    File->Options->Ease of Access and disable  "Show the Start screen when this application starts" (it is On by default)

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      David Thompson
      Copper Contributor

      Thanks, I knew it had to be easy but the "File, Options" was actually hidden until I selected open other workbooks. 

      Sorted :)

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      David Thompson
      Copper Contributor

      Hi, Thanks again - I can't find the same option on Access though =- does it exist?

       

      David


      SergeiBaklan wrote:

      Hi David,

       

      File->Options->Ease of Access and disable  "Show the Start screen when this application starts" (it is On by default)


       

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        SergeiBaklan
        MVP

        David, I don't work with Access. Thus not sure, probably

        You have to start with some database opening the Access - selecting from start screen or to open last used

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