Monday 3 June 2013

How to skip, bypass or disable Start Screen in Microsoft Office 2013?


Description
The new “Start Screen” which created much hype with the launch of Windows 8 has again featured with the Microsoft Office 2013. With the onset of any Microsoft Office application, says, Microsoft Word, a new Start Screen appears, which helps you in creating a new file quickly and easily using the built-in templates or opening existing files. But, if you want to tread the conventional path, you can skip or disable the feature.
Precaution
  • Registry editing involves subtle risks; therefore, registry backup should be taken in advance.
Recommended for:  MS Office 2013 program/ MS Office 2013 applications
Solution:
Looking for solution to skip, bypass or disable Start Screen in Microsoft Office 2013? Follow the below mentioned step-by-step instructions:
[A] Skip/bypass the Start Screen (Manual)
1. Launch the MS Office 2013 application.
2. Press the “Esc” key or press “Enter” key to create new document using the default blank template.
[B] Disable the Start Screen (Manual)
1. Double-click an “Office 2013 program” and click on the "File" menu in the ribbon. Click the "Options" link given at the end of the left-sidebar.
2. Look for an option "Show the Start screen when this application starts" given at the bottom in Options window as shown in following screenshot:

3. Uncheck the option and click on the “OK” button. Similar configuration is required for individual Microsoft Office applications.

[C] Disable the Start Screen (Registry Editing) in MS Office 2013 program.
1. Press "WIN+R" key combination to launch “RUN” dialog box, type “regedit” and press the “Enter” key to open the “Registry Editor” window.
2. Now go to following key:
“HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\15.0\Common\General”
3. In the right-side pane, create a new “DWORD DisableBootToOfficeStart” and set its value to “1”.

Note: To re-enable Start Screen in future, simply set DWORD value to 0 or delete the DWORD. If you turn on / off Start Screen in any particular Office 2013 application manually, it'll overwrite the above mentioned setting.

[D] Disable Start Screen in individual Microsoft Office 2013 application (Registry Editing)

1. Press "WIN+R" key combination to launch “RUN” dialog box then type “regedit” and press the “Enter” button to open Registry Editor window.
2. Now go to any of following keys according to your requirements:
For Microsoft Word 2013:
“HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\15.0\Word\Options”
For Microsoft Excel 2013:
“HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\15.0\Excel\Options”
For Microsoft PowerPoint 2013:
“HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\15.0\PowerPoint\Options”
For Microsoft Access 2013:
“HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\15.0\Access\Settings”
For Microsoft Visio 2013:
“HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\15.0\Visio\Application”
For Microsoft Project 2013:
“HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\15.0\MS Project\Options\General”
For Microsoft Publisher 2013:
“HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\15.0\Publisher\Preferences”
3. In the right-side pane, create a new DWORD DisableBootToOfficeStart and set its value to “1”.

Note: To re-enable Start Screen in future, simply set DWORD value to 0 or delete the DWORD.

Congrats! You have successfully skipped/disabled the Start Screen in Microsoft Office 2013 program/applications. In case of failure, connect us on the toll-free number +855-859-0057 anytime, and let our experts fix MS Office 2013 software related issues instantly. We are available 24/7.

By-The Xpert Crew @ http://techvedic.com 




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