Underneath the right column, click the New Tab option to add a tab option to your Tabs list.There’s no need to click through each tab trying to remember where that important tool resides. You can use a custom tab to keep all of your favorite actions in one place.
When you create a custom tab, you choose which commands to include. When applied, the Developer tab appears to the right of (or after) the View tab. Here, the “Developer” option is listed below (or after) the View tab option. The order of the options indicates the order in which the new tab will appear on the ribbon. A popular tab to add to the ribbon is the Developer tab.
Regardless of which tab is selected, navigate your mouse to the ribbon and right-click (Alternatively, you can also click the File tab and choose Options).First, let’s access the “Customize the Ribbon” options window.
In this tutorial, we’ll cover How to Add or Remove an Existing Tab, and How to Create a Custom Tab. The example below refers to Microsoft Word, but this feature is available in other Microsoft Office programs and subsequent versions.
It’s relatively simple to customize the Office 2013 Ribbon, adding, removing, and even creating unique tabs for the ribbon. In either case, ribbon customization allows users to make the ribbon work for their particular needs and workflow. Some users found it convenient and easier to navigate while others found it cumbersome and confusing. When Microsoft introduced the ribbon in 2007, there were mixed reviews.