Hide Microsoft Search Feature in Excel

[Old Hand]

Microsoft has added a new feature referred to as, "Microsoft Search". When this is on, the search box takes up space on the Title bar. It is possible to collapse the search box in Excel options. It would be nice if the feature could be hidden or collapsed using VBA. It doesn't appear to be part of the Office 2019 Fluent User Interface Control Identifiers.

Any help would appreciated.

 

[James006]

Thanks for your confirmation ...

You can only manage Microsoft Search from Microsoft 365 Admin Center