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Guide to the Excel Ribbon

Microsoft Excel

The ribbon is part of the Microsoft Office fluent interface found in Excel 2007 and Excel 2010, among other Office applications. If you are confused or intimidated by the ribbon, you are not alone. Fortunately, you will find professional assistance in this guide. Learn everything from the basics of working with the Excel ribbon to more advanced steps, such as customizing and even hiding it. Find out how to locate tools and features you knew how to find in the toolbar menus of earlier versions of Excel and discover new and improved features that were not included in Excel 2003 and earlier.

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