> Everytime I open up Microsoft Word, a "Getting Started" window on the
> right right side panel starts with the program. How can I hide this
> window and keep it from popping up everytime I open the program?
See http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Customization/ShowTaskPane.htm.

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Jay Freedman
Microsoft Word MVP FAQ: http://word.mvps.org