

Incorrect use of the alternative startup file location Workbooks (.xls files) that you put in a startup folder are loaded and appear when you start Excel, unless the workbook is saved in a hidden state.įor example, the personal macro workbook Personal.xls is a global macro workbook that Excel typically loads from the XLStart folder in a hidden state. You can use these add-ins by whatever method the add-in provides (for example, a command on a menu or a button on a toolbar). Under Installed Templates, click the template that you want, and then click Create.Īdd-ins (.xla files) that you put in a startup folder do not typically appear when you start Excel.Under Templates, click Installed Templates.Click the Microsoft Office Button, and then click New.

To use the templates in Excel 2007, follow these steps:

To find the At startup, open all files in box in Excel 2007, click Microsoft Office Button, click Excel Options, and then click Advanced. To find the At startup, open all files in box in Excel 2003, click Options on the Tools menu, and then click the General tab.
