Don't know how to do it in VBA, but you can just click Tools, Customize,
right-click the "Ask a Question" box and then clear the "Show Ask a Question
box" check box.

Kathy

"Nigel" wrote in message
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In XL (2002) there is a help dialog box on the right and just below the
application bar and has the opening text "Type a question for help"- does
anyone know how to disable this?

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Cheers
Nigel