Office 2007 changes it's ribbon interface

Published on August 25, 2006 By Island Dog In WinCustomize News

When Microsoft revealed the next version of Office, one of the most talked about upgrades was the "ribbon" menu system. I personally liked the ribbon interface, but Microsoft was hit with many complaints about it.

In the next technical refresh of Office 2007 the ribbon menus will be set to automatically minimize when not in use. This is very similar to auto-hiding your taskbar in Windows. There will also be other menu improvements in the next beta scheduled to be released to testers soon.

Comments

PurrBall

on Aug 26, 2006

I like the ribbon also, but I think they need an option to turn it off and show toolbars

Aquamonkey

on Aug 26, 2006

Microsoft was hit with many complaints about it

Read nitwits who are still running @ 800x600 have got hold of this due to the public release of beta two and have had a huge bey-atch that it takes up the majority of their screens. Hopefully I can turn this "auto minimise" off, if it ain't broke don't fix it!

werewolf

on Aug 27, 2006

I, too, like the ribbon. That was the first thing I noticed when I fired it up. It is a good design imo. Agree with Meowy about the option.

Lotherius

on Aug 30, 2006

I love the ribbon..... I have a feeling it will end up in the dustbin with Bob (whom I didn't love), and have just a few "design cues" survive.

Sucks.... the 640x480 / 800x600 people need to get some fing glasses and bigger screens.

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