5. Underneath each tab the commands are organized into groups.
It keeps related commands together.
The name of the group is shown at the bottom of the ribbon.
On the insert tab you see:
Pages group, the Tables group, the Illustrations group and so forth.
6. If you're not sure what a command
button does just pause with your mouse
over the button and you'll get a
description.
Some buttons are straight forward, for
example, the Blank Page button. Clicking
on it inserts a blank page into your
document, just what you'd expect.
But look at the cover page button. Notice
the triangle at the end of the word?
Click on any triangle to
find more options.
7. If a command is grayed out it means you can't use it right now. If nothing's
selected the (scissors) cut button is grayed out. But once you select
something it comes to life. One click and you've removed the selection from
your document.
8. Some of the command groups will only appear when there is a need.
Picture tools is an example. If no picture is selected, the tools are hidden.
9. Some of the groups have a launch button in the lower right-hand corner.
When you click that button it opens up a panel or a dialogue box related
to the groups commands.
10. If you reduce the width
of your Word window,
some or all of the tab
groups will compress.
To use the buttons,
click on the triangle
under the group name.
11. Quick Access Toolbar
The quick access toolbar is always displayed in the upper left
corner no matter which tab is active.
You can easily customize this area to include
the tools you use most often. Right click on
any tool button . A context menu will offer Right click
the option to add the tool or customize the
toolbar.
12. The Mini Toolbar
When you select text, you can show or hide a handy, miniature, semitransparent
toolbar called the Mini toolbar. The Mini toolbar helps you work with fonts, font
styles, font sizing, alignment, text color, indent levels, and bullet features.
When you select text, the toolbar will appear faintly
but will become clear as you rest your pointer on it.
NOTE You cannot customize the Mini toolbar.
