Disable Start Screen in Office 2013

By default, when you launch an Office product like Word or Excel, you are presented with the start screen which offers you the opportunity to open a recent document or select templates for a new one.

The Office Start Screen

This is all well and good - but suppose you would prefer to just have a blank workspace every time you launch the program?

Here is how you can do just that...

Just keep in mind that you will have to repeat the procedure for each individual application.

Have an awesome day!