Customize Ribbon Size to Make it Smaller

Anonymous
2013-08-26T01:47:56+00:00

I'm extremely disappointed that Microsoft has made the ribbon so HUGE and does not appear to offer any way of customizing its size other than completely collapsing it.  Between the menu bar, the ribbon, the formula bar, etc. almost HALF of the screen real estate is non-content. Microsoft has it backwards, thinking the more screen space should go to the user interface rather than the content. This is maddening, and it's extremely frustrating that Microsoft doesn't allow me to customize the size of the ribbon to maximize content. Does anyone know of a work around?

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-10-16T14:05:33+00:00

    Well said.

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-09-07T05:18:21+00:00

    Thank you for your response SandcastleSC.  I currently use a finger sign-in but will look into creating a new method to make my laptop useable again with right-size ribbons.

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-09-07T02:44:10+00:00

    I worked with Microsoft support for hours.  They finally suggested that I create a new signin for my computer.  It pulled down all new settings and my issues with Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, File Explorer are now resolved.  setting up a new sign in is almost like setting up a new computer. cookies, file access, etc, but this fixed the problem!!  Ribbons are back to normal size!

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-09-05T02:35:18+00:00

    I agree JolaineArseneau, I cannot read my ribbon in Word or Excel to save my life.  Windows 10 and Office 2013 should be trashed.  They are basically worthless and have simply stolen money from each one of us if we cannot read or change font sizes.

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  5. Anonymous
    2018-07-20T01:58:48+00:00

    Hi again

    It looks like the image I sent did not work. Here's another try:

    Hope that works now. Cheers

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