6 Chapter 1 Explore Office 2010
● Across the top of the ribbon is a set of tabs. Clicking a tab displays an associated
set of commands.
Tip You might find it efficient to add all the commands you use frequently to the
Quick Access Toolbar and display it below the ribbon, directly above the workspace.
For information, see “Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar” later in this chapter.
● Commands related to managing the program and files (rather than file content) are
gathered together in the Backstage view, which you display by clicking the colored
File tab located at the left end of the ribbon. Commands available in the Backstage
view are organized on named pages, which you display by clicking the page tabs
located in the left pane.Clicking the File tab displays the Backstage view, where you can manage files and customize
the program.● Commands related to working with file content are represented as buttons on the
remaining tabs. The Home tab is active by default.