Open a worksheet or start a blank one. (you'll need to do this to get to the Options... dialog, don't ask me
why)

Tools - Options... - View (tab)
Uncheck "Startup Task Pane".
Click "OK".


"penguin13" wrote in message
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Every time I open my spreadsheet, the Template Help task pane also opens on
the right side of the screen. How can I stop this task pane from appearing?
thanks