However, if you're not using OneDrive, you can disable it as follows:
That means changing the default isn't necessary to access files locally. The OneDrive app, built into Windows 10, synchronizes your files so they're still available even if you're not online. If you're using Office on a Windows 10 system, you might find the default to OneDrive annoying.
SEE: Build your Excel skills with these 10 power tips (free TechRepublic PDF) 2: OneDrive In the Start Up Options section, uncheck the Show The Start Screen When This Application Starts option ( Figure A).īe sure to set this option in all the apps you frequently use-setting it in one won't set it for all.If you usually start with a blank document, you can bypass this screen as follows: When you launch an Office app, it displays a list of templates and recent files called the Start screen. Note: This article is also available in the free PDF Make Office 2016 work your way by changing these default settings. Most of these defaults are valid in older versions of Office, but the step-by-step instructions might vary a bit. I'm using Office 2016 on a Windows 10 64-bit system. Excel is still a security headache after 30 years because of this one feature.
