[size=13.5pt]In this article
[size=16.5pt]Introducing the new interface
There is a new look for Office , a new user interface (UI) that replaces menus, toolbars, and most of the task panes from previous versions of PowerPoint with a single mechanism that is simple and discoverable. The new user interface is designed to help you be more productive in PowerPoint, more easily find the right features for various tasks, discover new functionality, and be more efficient.
This article is designed for experienced PowerPoint 2003 users — Help desk personnel, IT professionals, and others who are already fluent in the PowerPoint 2003 interface — who want to find familiar commands quickly in Office PowerPoint 2007.
[size=13.5pt]Ribbon user interface
The primary replacement for menus and toolbars in Office PowerPoint 2007 is the Ribbon. Designed for easy browsing, the Ribbon consists of tabs that are organized around specific scenarios or objects. The controls on each tab are further organized into several groups. The Ribbon can host richer content than menus and toolbars can, including buttons, galleries, and dialog box content.
Tabsare designed to be task-oriented.
Groupswithin each tab break a task into subtasks.
Command buttonsin each group carry out a command or display a menu of commands.
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