No shortcut menu for templates in New dialog box due to file location.
Cause:
This problem occurs because the template is saved in the XLSTART folder instead of the Templates folder. In general, templates should be saved to the Templates folder under the Microsoft Office folder.
Solution:
Move the template from the XLSTART folder to the Templates folder.
1) Open 'Windows Explorer':
a) Click Windows 'Start'.
Start menu
b) Select 'Programs' from the menu. (A submenu opens.)
c) Select 'Windows Explorer' from the submenu. (The Exploring window appears.)
2) Open the XLSTART folder:
a) (Optional) Select the drive where Microsoft Office is installed from the 'All Folders' list box. (All the folders within the drive appear under the drive label.)
NOTE: By default, all folders in the hard drive, typically Drive C, are displayed in the 'All Folders' list box.
b) Select (double-click on) the Microsoft Office folder from the 'All Folders' list box.
c) Select (double-click on) the Excel folder under the Microsoft Office folder.
d) Select (click on) the XLSTART folder under the Excel folder. (The XLSTART folder opens.)
3) Select the template to move from the 'Contents' list box
4) Select the 'Edit' menu and select 'Cut'.
5) Open the Templates folder under the Microsoft Office folder.
a) Select (double-click on) the Microsoft Office folder from the 'All Folders' list box.
b) Select (click on) the Templates folder under the Microsoft Office folder. (The Templates folder opens.)
6) Select the 'Edit' menu and select 'Paste'.