Default Report Layouts?

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Is there a way to set a default report layout for all reports?

I often run quick ad hoc reports with just the information I need, but with the system, it has become very cumbersome.

Each time I run/create a new report:

• I have to adjust the paper size, because the report layout won't let me include all my data  (paper too small)
• I have to remove the headers and footers because if I don't, it won't let me Filter and Sort in Excel, because it says cells have been merged.

Any help would be appreciated!