When it shows up next time, uncheck the Show at startup box at the bottom of the
task pane


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: The TASK pane pops up every time Excel starts. I cannot find how to turn it
: off. I have to go to VIEW, TOOLBARS, TASK PANE, and un-check that selection
: to make it go away, but it shows up again when Excel starts next time. How
: to turn it OFF??