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The workspace is divided into two main areas: the form area and the task pane area. The form area
appears on the left side of the screen, and the task pane area by default appears on the right, regardless
of whether you are designing a form or filling it out. Figure 1-1 shows the Absence Request form with
the Help task pane.
Figure 1-1: The InfoPath workspace.
The Form Area
The form area is where you enter your form data. When you fill out a form, the form template’s location
is displayed at the bottom left of the form area.
In design mode, a form appears in the same position, but you can access the form controls, set their
properties, and define other form options. To switch between fill-out and design modes, you can either
choose an option from the drop-down menu at the top of the task pane, click a toolbar button, or choose
File➪Fill Out a Form or Design a Form. Figure 1-2 illustrates the form area in design mode.
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