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.
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
graphical user interface element
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toolbar paradigm ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
improve discoverability of features
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make application features more intuitive to use ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Fluent Ribbon
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Fluent user interface NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| configurationFormat | Office Open XML-based UI customization files ⓘ |
| criticizedFor |
changing long-established menu paradigms
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occupying more vertical screen space ⓘ |
| designedTo |
reduce number of clicks for common tasks
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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
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tasks ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
Quick Access Toolbar
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command buttons ⓘ dialog box launchers ⓘ galleries ⓘ groups ⓘ tabs ⓘ |
| hasDesignGoal |
consistency across Microsoft Office applications
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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
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traditional toolbars ⓘ |
| supports |
contextual tabs
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customization by developers ⓘ keyboard shortcuts ⓘ screen tips ⓘ |
| supportsCustomizationVia | Ribbon XML ⓘ |
| usedIn |
Microsoft Dynamics CRM
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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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