Hide the Office XP Toolbar Help (All Windows)

These settings can be used to hide the toolbar help feature in Office XP applications. Shown in the top right corner it normally allows users to "Type a question for help".

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Open your registry and find the key below.

Create a new DWORD value from the table below for each application where the toolbar help should be hidden.

• Microsoft Access AWDropdownHidden - Hide in Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Excel AWDropdownHidden - Hide in Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook AWDropdownHidden - Hide in Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Powerpoint AWDropdownHidden - Hide in Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Word AWDropdownHidden - Hide in Microsoft Word

		(Default)	REG_SZ	(value not set)
		Microsoft Access AWDropdownHidden	REG_DWORD	0x00000001 (1)
		Microsoft Excel AWDropdownHidden	REG_DWORD	0x00000001 (1)
		Microsoft Outlook AWDropdownHidden	REG_DWORD	0x00000001 (1)
		Microsoft Powerpoint AWDropdownHidden	REG_DWORD	0x00000001 (1)
		Microsoft Word AWDropdownHidden	REG_DWORD	0x00000001 (1)

	HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Office\10.0\Common\Tool...

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Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. We cannot guarantee that problems resulting from modifications to the registry can be solved. Use the information provided at your own risk.