Microsoft Office Professional 2010 Step by Step eBook

xxii Modifying the Display of the Ribbon

Dynamic Ribbon Elements

The ribbon is dynamic, meaning that the appearance of commands on the ribbon

changes as the width of the ribbon changes. A command might be displayed on the

ribbon in the form of a large button, a small button, a small labeled button, or a list

entry. As the width of the ribbon decreases, the size, shape, and presence of buttons

on the ribbon adapt to the available space.

For example, when sufficient horizontal space is available, the buttons on the Review

tab of the Word program window are spread out and you’re able to see more of the

commands available in each group.

Drop-down list Small labeled button Large button

The Review tab of the Word program window at 1024 pixels wide.

If you decrease the width of the ribbon, small button labels disappear and entire groups

of buttons are hidden under one button that represents the group. Click the group button

to display a list of the commands available in that group.

Group button Small unlabeled buttons

The Review tab of the Word program window at 675 pixels wide.