Hopefully I understand this right. You mean the window on the side (getting
started or whatever)? If so you should be able to go to tools - Options and
in the view tab uncheck Startup Task Pane. If thats not what you mean let me
know...I'm sort of new at this heh

"Carys" wrote:

Hiya,

Hope you can help. I have used a number of Microsoft Excel Templates. My
question is how can I open these spreadsheets without the online help pane
opening automatically?

Thanks in advance
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Carys