Did you name the template file book.xlt and save it as a real template
(file|save as, Save As Type box)?

And check to see if you have anything else in that XLStart folder (or any other
XLStart folders--you could have several depending on how you upgraded).

For me, I have
personal.xla (my macro workbook addin)
book.xlt (template for new workbooks)
sheet.xlt (template for new sheets in existing workbooks)

If you have more than that, you may want to post back with the list of names.

"*(((" wrote:

I have reformatted the colors in Excel 2000. I've read the messages
about storing it in the Startup folder. But when I open a new
workbook, it tries to save over the one in the startup! That's not
what I want.

I want the template with the edited colors to be my default. I want
it to open as a new workbook, and I want it to save into my default
directory -- Data/Spreadsheets.

I also want, when I insert a new worksheet into the workbook, for the
worksheet with the edited colors to be inserted.

Can somebody help me?

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Awaiting your responses with baited breath, I remain, yours truly,
*((( ~~~
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Dave Peterson