The form area is the large open area on the left side of the InfoPath workspace. When a form is open, it appears here. This is the area where users type information into a form or design a form. It also allows users to see the results of actions performed from a menu, toolbar, or task pane.

Note  When a user fills out a form, the form template's location is displayed at the bottom of the form area.

By default, the task pane area is the area located to the right of the form area, but it can be repositioned, resized, or closed according to the user’s preference. Task panes typically contain commands for certain InfoPath features, such as spell checking, text formatting, and control insertion, but they can also contain instructional text, hyperlinks, or galleries for items such as clip art. Task panes can also contain form-specific content, such as command buttons and data catalogs. Task panes provide a simple way for users to complete tasks with their forms in full view.

Notes

• Depending on the form and whether you are filling it out or designing it, different task panes may be available to you at different times.
• When you design a form you can create custom task panes that will be available to your users when they fill out your form.