To minimize the on-screen real estate occupied by the command ribbon, you can collapse it so that only its tabs are displayed.

• Do one of the following:

  • Right-click a tab group name or an unoccupied area on the ribbon, and then choose Minimize The Ribbon.

  • Click the Customize arrow located at the right side of the Quick Access toolbar , and then choose Minimize The Ribbon.

  The command ribbon is collapsed so that only the tabs are visible.

• Click the tab, and then click the command.

• Do one of the following:

  • Right-click a tab group name or an unoccupied area on the ribbon, and then clear the Minimize The Ribbon option.

  • Click the Customize arrow located at the right side of the Quick Access toolbar , and then clear the Minimize The Ribbon option.

  The command ribbon is restored to its full display state.