Excel: Change the number of default worksheets open from three to one

When you open a new workbook, Excel shows 3 worksheets by default. Most times I only use one, so I wanted to change the default.

1. Click the Office button at the upper-left corner.
2. Click Excel Options button at bottom right of window.
3. The page opens to "Popular." In the middle section "When creating new workbooks," change "Include this many sheets" from 3 to 1.