[DeanH]

Are you on XP or Vista, etc.
Click on Properties (right-mouse click) of the My Computer desktop icon.
Anyway, is the Help task pane opening for every document, or just when you
start the application?
Did you uncheck as described below, did this help?
DeanH

"Sheila" wrote:

Sorry...I use Word 2003; I do not know what system I'm using. How can I get
that info?

"DeanH" wrote:

You don't mention the Word version and system you are using.
In 2003, when you open the application the Startup Task Pane (which has the
Help task pane option) opening is controlled by Tools, Options, View tab,
check/uncheck "Startup Task Pane".
If as you say this opens everytime you open every document, please come back
with the Word version, etc, and we maybe able to help further.
Hope this helps
DeanH


"Sheila" wrote:

Every time I open a Word document, the Help screen also opens. I would like
for Help to open only when I specify it. Can this be done?