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.
An Excel pane is part of the window. The worksheet itself can be split into panes using the Split option. You can also freeze panes, so that one is on the screen all of the time. You also have the task pane, which is outside the worksheet, but can show other things, such as help options.
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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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