In Word 2000, I don't have a task pane at all, so one solution is to downgrade to that version.
Another solution is mentioned in http://wordprocessing.about.com/cs/quicktips/qt/Taskpane.htm. But that might only apply if your version has a "Show at startup" checkbox.
Kees
Every time I open word, the Task Pane is open. I hate it. How do I open Word without the stupid Task Pane open? Thanks,
Sam

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