How to Turn a Microsoft Word Task Pane On and Off GA S REGULAR Menu Lifewire Tech for Humans Newsletter! Search Close GO Software & Apps > MS Office
How to Turn a Microsoft Word Task Pane On and Off
Get the task pane to show up when you want it
By James Marshall James Marshall Writer James Marshall is a pro journalist who covers technology and computer troubleshooting. He is also skilled with Microsoft Word, Apple Pages, and other word processors. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on March 4, 2020 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email In This Article
Expand Jump to a Section Navigation Task Pane Reviewing Task Pane Selection Task Pane Thesaurus Task Pane Multiple task panes are available in Microsoft Word. Most only appear when needed for a specific tool or feature, others are available to turn on and off as needed. Task panes, such as the Navigation pane, the Reviewing pane, the Selection pane, and the Thesaurus Pane might not be straightforward to find when you need them or turn off when you don't. Learn how to turn on or off a task pane in Word. Instructions in this article apply to Word for Microsoft 365, Word 2019, Word 2016, Word 2013, and Word 2010. How to Enable Editing in Word (and Turn It Off, Too) How to Enable and Disable the Navigation Task Pane in Word
The Navigation pane simplifies moving through a Word document without scrolling. Open and close it as needed. Open the Word document in which you want to open the Navigation pane. Select the View tab. In the Show group, select the Navigation Pane check box. The Navigation task pane opens to the left of the document. To use a keyboard shortcut to open the Navigation pane, press Ctrl+F. Use the Navigation pane to search the document, browse headings, browse pages, rearrange content, and more. To change the appearance or location of the Navigation pane, select the Task Pane Options drop-down arrow and choose Size or Move. To close the Navigation pane, select the Task Pane Options drop-down arrow and choose Close. Or, select the X in the upper-right corner of the pane. How to Enable and Disable the Reviewing Task Pane in Word
If you track changes made to a document, the Reviewing pane shows any revisions made. Open the Word document in which you want to open the Reviewing pane. Select the Review tab. In the Tracking group, select Reviewing Pane. The Reviewing pane opens to the left of the document, by default. Select the Reviewing Pane drop-down arrow and choose Reviewing Pane Horizontal to open the Reviewing pane below the document. To change the appearance or location of the Reviewing pane, select the Task Pane Options drop-down arrow and choose Size or Move. To close the Reviewing pane, select the Task Pane Options drop-down arrow and choose Close. Or, select the X in the upper-right corner of the pane. How to Enable and Disable the Selection Task Pane in Word
The Selection pane allows you to find and edit objects in a Word document. Open the Word document in which you want to open the Selection pane. Select the Layout or Page Layout tab. In the Arrange group, choose Selection Pane. The task pane opens to the right of the document. To change the appearance or location of the Selection pane, select the Task Pane Options drop-down arrow and choose Size or Move. To close the Selection pane, select the Task Pane Options drop-down arrow and choose Close. Or, select the X in the upper-right corner of the pane. How to Enable and Disable the Thesaurus Task Pane in Word
The Thesaurus Pane makes it easy to find alternative words to use in documents. Open the Word document in which you want to open the Thesaurus pane. Select the Review tab. In the Proofing group, select Thesaurus. The Thesaurus pane opens to the right of the document. To open the Thesaurus pane with a keyboard shortcut, press Shift+F7. To change the appearance or location of the Thesaurus pane, select the Task Pane Options drop-down arrow and choose Size or Move. To close the Thesaurus pane, select the Task Pane Options drop-down arrow and choose Close. Or, select the X in the upper-right corner of the pane. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Use Microsoft Word How to Enable Editing in Word (and Turn It Off, Too) How to Make a Brochure in Microsoft Word How to Show the Ruler in Word How to Insert a Document in Word How to Delete a Blank Page in Word How to Insert a PDF Into Word How to Change Language in Microsoft Word and Office How to Add Line Numbers to a MS Word Document How to Use the Pop-Up Blocker in Internet Explorer 11 How to Open Google Docs How to Delete Cookies in Every Major Browser How to Control F on iPad How to Merge Two or More Microsoft Word Documents How to Add Fonts to Word How to Add a Preview Pane to Gmail Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies