There are aesthetic differences between earlier versions of MS Office that will be the focus of the next several blog entries. Today, let's discuss the MS Office button, ribbon and quick access toolbar.
The MS Office Button:
The Microsoft Office Button is located in the upper left hand corner of all Office 2007 Application windows. It replaced the File menu of older versions, and is where the FileOpen, etc. are located. An indepth discussion of the features available through the Office Button and customizations will be posted tomorrow.
The Ribbon:
The ribbon is made up of three units-tabs, groups and commands.
- Tabs - there are six tabs across the top, each one corresponding to an active area. This is where you locate former toolbar menus such as Format, Insert, etc.
- Groups - The tabs are seperated into several groups of related items. The Style group is located within the Home tab.
- Commands-commands can be buttons, drop-down lists, or boxes.
Quick Access Toolbar:
The Quick Access Toolbar is located to the immediate right of the Office Button. By default, it is a small area above the Ribbon and is where you will find the Save, Undo, and Repeat commands. It is customizable and can be relocated to the area just below the Ribbon.
