Hi Dave,
This can happen if you have add-ins present in your Startup folder.
The Task Pane is opening however the Task Pane is set to turn off when
you open a document. Even though you don't see a document physically
open the add-in is opening and loading which causes the Task Pane to
turn off.
For more information and an add-in to help gain control over the Task
Pane take a look at:
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Customization/ShowTaskPane.htm
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Dave said:
The side Task Bar will not open when I satart word. I have the box
checked to open. Any suggestions?