I have a column in a task list that is hidden. However when the user the task is assigned to receives there alert email, this column is displayed to them in the email. Is there a solution for this?There are no mistakes; every result tells you something of value about what you're are trying to accomplish.

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OOB Alert emails comes out with template defined in AlertTemplate.xml file residing in 12 hive. Generally for lists, alert emails goes out with changes made to all columns present in the list. With the requirement that you have, go through this article that will give you idea on how to do that http://blogs.msdn.com/b/sharepointdeveloperdocs/archive/2007/12/07/customizing-alert-notifications-and-alert-templates-in-windows-sharepoint-services-3-0.aspx