How to Disable the Notification Bar on Microsoft Office Apps

 You can disable the notification bar on Microsoft Office apps, by following these steps:

1. Open your Office app
2. Open Privacy Settings
3. Goto File > Options > General > Privacy Settings or Home > Trust Center > Trust Center Settings > Privacy Options > Privacy Settings.
4. At this dialog box, uncheck the “Enable optional connected experiences” option.
5. Restart your Office app.