Ribbon interface

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The Ribbon interface is a graphical user interface element introduced by Microsoft that organizes commands into tabbed toolbars for easier access and more intuitive use of application features.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf graphical user interface element
toolbar paradigm
aimsTo improve discoverability of features
make application features more intuitive to use
alsoKnownAs Fluent Ribbon NERFINISHED
Fluent user interface NERFINISHED
configurationFormat Office Open XML-based UI customization files
criticizedFor changing long-established menu paradigms
occupying more vertical screen space
designedTo reduce number of clicks for common tasks
surface frequently used commands
displayedAt top of application window
documentedIn Microsoft Fluent UI guidelines NERFINISHED
firstIntroducedInProduct Microsoft Office 2007 NERFINISHED
firstIntroducedInYear 2007
groupsBy command categories
tasks
hasComponent Quick Access Toolbar NERFINISHED
command buttons
dialog box launchers
galleries
groups
tabs
hasDesignGoal consistency across Microsoft Office applications
task-oriented command organization
inspired similar ribbon interfaces in third-party applications
introducedBy Microsoft NERFINISHED
organizes commands
organizesInto tabbed toolbars
protectedBy user interface patents by Microsoft
replaces traditional menus
traditional toolbars
supports contextual tabs
customization by developers
keyboard shortcuts
screen tips
supportsCustomizationVia Ribbon XML
usedIn Microsoft Dynamics CRM NERFINISHED
Microsoft Office Access NERFINISHED
Microsoft Office Excel NERFINISHED
Microsoft Office OneNote NERFINISHED
Microsoft Office Outlook NERFINISHED
Microsoft Office PowerPoint NERFINISHED
Microsoft Office Publisher NERFINISHED
Microsoft Office Visio NERFINISHED
Microsoft Office Word NERFINISHED
Microsoft PowerShell ISE NERFINISHED
Microsoft SharePoint Designer NERFINISHED
Windows 7 Paint NERFINISHED
Windows 7 WordPad NERFINISHED

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SmartArt graphics integratedWith Ribbon interface