Setting the Number of Default Worksheets

When you first create a new Excel workbook, the program--by default--creates sixteen blank worksheets within the workbook. For many people, this is way too many. To alter the number of default worksheets in a new workbook, follow these steps:

1. Choose Options from the Tools menu. This displays the Options dialog box.
2. Click on the General tab. (Click here to see a related figure.)
3. Use the Sheets In New Workbook control to indicate how many worksheets Excel should create.
4. Click on OK.