Quick Access Toolbar Provides easy access to frequently used commands. Commands are always available, regardless of task being performed. Contains Save, Undo, Repeat, and print commands by default, but other commands may be added. Home
Tabs Each tab opens a collection of groups. Tab names are File, Home, Page Layout, References, Mailings, Review, and View. Home
Ribbon Is the control center in Word. Provides easy, central access to the tasks you perform while creating a document. Consists of Contextual Tab, Groups, and Commands. Home
Ruler Displays at the top edge of the document window just below the ribbon. If ruler is not displayed, click the “View Ruler” button at the top of the vertical scroll bar on the left of the screen. Home
Groups Sub-menus located within each ribbon. Each group contains related commands. Groups can be hidden by minimizing the Ribbon. Home
Document Window Allows you to see a portion of the document. Contains an insertion point, mouse pointer, scroll bar, and status bar. Home
Status Bar Located at the bottom of the document window. Gives information about the document, the progress of current tasks, and the status of certain commands. Home
View Buttons Located on the right edge of the status bar. View choices include Print Layout, Full Screen Reading, Web Layout, Outline, and Draft. Home
Scroll Bar Allows different portions of the document to be displayed in the document window. The vertical scroll bar is on the right edge of the document window; the horizontal scroll bar is at the bottom of the document window. Home
Help Button Located near the upper-right corner of the Word window and is displayed as a question mark icon. When clicked, can help find answers to questions and display information about various topics. Home
Title Bar Located at the top of the Word screen to the right of the Quick Access Toolbar. Gives the name of the open document. Contains the minimize, maximize, and close buttons on the far right. Home
File Tab (Backstage) The Backstage allows you to access file related commands, such as those used to open, save, and close documents. You can view information about your document and perform document management tasks such as attaching the document to an or restricting what types of changes can be made to the document. To display the backstage view, click the File Tab. Home