Hope this helps.. I have a task pane, is that the same?

Private Sub Workbook_Open()

Application.CommandBars("Task Pane").Visible = False

End Sub

Private Sub Workbook_Close()

Application.CommandBars("Task Pane").Visible = True

End Su

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