Backstage View And The Quick Access Toolbar

Backstage View

Backstage view gives you various options for saving, opening a file, printing, or sharing your document. It is similar to the Office Button Menu from Word 2007 or the File Menu from earlier versions of Word. However, instead of just a menu, it is a full-page view which makes it easier to work with.

To Get to Backstage View:

1. Click the File tab.
Backstage view
2. You can choose an option on the left side of the page.
3. To get back to your document, just click any tab on the Ribbon.

Use the interactive below to learn about the different things you can do in Backstage view.

Quick Access Toolbar

The Quick Access Toolbar is located above the ribbon, and it lets you access common commands no matter which tab you're on. By default, it shows the Save, Undo, and Repeat commands. You can add other commands to make it more convenient for you.

To Add Commands to the Quick Access Toolbar:

 

1. Click the drop-down arrow to the right of the Quick Access Toolbar.
2. Select the command you wish to add from the drop-down menu. It will appear in the Quick Access toolbar.
 
Adding a command to the Quick Access Toolbar
 

The Ruler

 

The Ruler is located at the top and to the left of your document. It makes it easier to adjust your document with precision. If you want, you can hide the Ruler to free up more screen space.

 
The Ruler
 

To Hide or View the Ruler:

 

1. Click the View Ruler icon over the scrollbar to hide the ruler.
2. To show the ruler, click the View Ruler icon again.
 
Hiding and viewing the Ruler