Hello, Jerrito

Go to Tools | Options | on the view tab uncheck the Startup Task Pane

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regards from Brazil
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
Marcelo



"Jerrito" escreveu:

When I click the "New" workbook icon Excel 2003 opens the New Workbook task
pane. I only use the templates on my computer (located in the default
directory).

Is there any way I can make the Templates dialog box open when I click on
the "New" icon without going through the New Workbook task pane?

The same question also applies to Word 2003.

Thanks for your help and time.

Jerry