Default # of worksheets

[Guest]

I am trying to set the default # of worksheets for a workbook.

The setting in Tool > Options is totally ignored when I make the change in
this dialog box.

I have to modify the # of sheets in \XLStart\Book.xlt in order for it to work.

Why does Tools > Options not work?

What is the relationship b/w Tools > Options & Book.xlt - do the settings
normally change the template.

 

[Dave Peterson]

The number of sheets in book.xlt trumps that setting.

Either dump book.xlt (I wouldn't) or add more sheets to it.

Or don't use the New icon on the standard toolbar.

I use xl2003 and I could click on:
File|New... (note the ellipses)
then choose Blank workbook from the taskpane and I'd get the number of
worksheets specified in tools|options (book.xlt is ignored completely).