This didn't work for me. The box is unchecked and I don't get the panel
anymore in Excel, but I still get it everytime in Word (I've this process in
each program).
Ideas?

"JoAnn Paules [MSFT MVP]" wrote:

Tools|Options - on the View tab, clear the check box for Start Up Task Pane

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JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]



"SargentTony" wrote in message
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how do I stop 'Getting Started' menu opening automatically everytime I
open
Word new document?