Evidently I inadvertently modified a setting to automatically open the Document Property Panel within Word 2016 every time I save a new document, whether manually using Word or through VBA code.
In trying to resolve this matter, It seems that the setting is not in the Normal.dotm template (as I tested Word without it). I have not had any luck finding the settings within Word, yet clearly they are somewhere. Does anyone know how to deactivate the PANEL, both within Word and programmatically using VBA (assuming it continues to be set to automatically prompt for the document properties with the panel using Word)?
There are not requirements for specific document properties for the values to be inserted when the panel pops up. A simple manual cancel, ok, or escape closes the panel.
Thank you.