Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Learn how to customize the ribbon in Microsoft Word. The ribbon is the main toolbar at the top of the screen which is divided into tabs.

This tutorial was filmed in Word for Microsoft 365. These steps also apply to Word 2024, Word 2021, Word 2019, Word 2016, and Word 2013.

🍎 Are you on a Mac? Please see "How to Customize the Ribbon in Word for Mac." youtu.be/4RnSNKt5ZHk

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:59 How to Customize the Ribbon
01:10 How to Move, Add, and Remove Tabs and Groups
02:57 How to Add Commands to the Ribbon
03:12 How to Create Custom Groups in Custom Tabs
04:06 How to Create Groups in Existing Tabs
04:32 How to Add Commands to Custom Groups
05:28 How to Return the Ribbon to the Default Settings
06:20 How to Collapse and Reopen the Ribbon

📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
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How to Customize the Ribbon in Microsoft Word
erinwrightwriting.com/customize-the-ribbon-in-microsoft-word

💻 Related Resources
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💻 Please visit my blog at erinwrightwriting.com for more easy-to-follow tips on writing, editing, and document software.

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