I think I can answer my own question by using an object initializer:
Dim ReportWorkbook As Workbook = (New WorkbookManager() With {.SheetsInNewWorkbook = 1,
.StandardFont = "Arial",
.StandardFontSize = 12}
).Workbooks.Add(version:=ExcelVersion.Excel2013)
Note: this also allows for the added benefit of setting other standard settings, like font name/size, etc.
Reference, "How to: Declare an Object by Using an Object Initializer (Visual Basic)":
[https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/visual-basic/programming-guide/language-features/objects-and-classes/how-to-declare-an-object-by-using-an-object-initializer][1] (accessed 02/01/2019)
Thank you
[1]: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/visual-basic/programming-guide/language-features/objects-and-classes/how-to-declare-an-object-by-using-an-object-initializer
edited 2/1/2019 5:16:19 PM
answered 2/1/2019 5:11:56 PM