when I click on office assistant or help and select my querie, I receive an
error message saying that unable to connect to internet. Refresh or check
settings.
I only want to continue to work offline within Excel or Word etc.

You probably have Excel 2003 version. That version has the help system
internet based. That can be a nuisance or a blessing, depending on how you
like it. You don't. HTH Otto
"Uncle" wrote in message
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when I click on office assistant or help and select my querie, I receive
an
error message saying that unable to connect to internet. Refresh or check
settings.
I only want to continue to work offline within Excel or Word etc.

Uncle -

If it's Excel 2003, choose Tools | Options | General | Service Options |
Online Content, and uncheck some boxes.

- Mike
www.mikemiddleton.com

"Uncle" wrote in message
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when I click on office assistant or help and select my querie, I receive
an
error message saying that unable to connect to internet. Refresh or check
settings.
I only want to continue to work offline within Excel or Word etc.