How to Use the Ribbon

Quick answer: The ribbon groups tool buttons and controls into tabs, organised by function, and its content changes depending on your current workspace. Open or close it with the RIBBON or RIBBONCLOSE commands. Two shortcuts are easy to miss: press and hold a flyout button to open its drop-down, and use the mouse wheel to switch between ribbon tabs without clicking.

Opening or Closing the Ribbon

Run RIBBON to open it, or RIBBONCLOSE to close it.

Two Shortcuts Worth Knowing

• Flyout buttons: press and hold the left mouse button on one to open its drop-down menu, rather than needing a separate click.
• Switching tabs: scroll the mouse wheel while hovering over the ribbon to move between tabs instead of clicking each one.

Interface Settings

The Interface Settings button, in the top-right corner of the Ribbon, gives quick access to broader interface customisation options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my ribbon look different on different projects? Ribbon content is defined by the current workspace, so switching workspace changes what’s shown.

How do I open a flyout button’s options without a second click? Press and hold the left mouse button on it instead of clicking.

Is there a faster way to switch ribbon tabs than clicking? Yes, scroll the mouse wheel while hovering over the ribbon.