Yes.
It depends on which task pane is open. There are dozens of task panes -- some will let you get to other commands while they are open, others will not. If you are not able to access any option other than what is in the task pane, then close the open task pane before trying to print.
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To display the new document task pane in applications like Microsoft Word or Excel, go to the "View" tab on the ribbon and select "Task Pane." Alternatively, you can right-click in the document or spreadsheet area and choose "Task Pane" from the context menu. In some applications, you may also find the task pane option under specific features, such as "Research," "Format," or "Design." If the task pane is already open, it can usually be toggled off and on from these same locations.
Task pane.
Located to the left or right of the PowerPoint slide as you work on it in normal view, the Task pane changes to show options that are available for the current task that you are working on. For example, when choosing a new slide, the Slide Layout task pane appears; when choosing a design template, the Slide Design task pane appears, and so on.
Clip Art Task Pane
The task pane is a separate window that lets you efficiently carry out some Word tasks. The task pane also lets you carry out Publisher tasks.
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