The top bar for my microsoft 2010 products became too large .

[Lady Uzumaki]

As you can see , the top bar is too big and its getting annoying because Im using a Tablet PC and I can't write properly on the screen because of this issue .

Does anyone have a solution to resolve this matter ? Thanks in advance !

 

[DustSailor]

Hello lady, and welcome to Sevenforums.

Unfortunately, I cannot see. You might look at this tutorial that will enable me to see it: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/9733-screenshots-files-upload-post-seven-forums.html - tutorial created by Brink

 

[DavidE]

Right mouse click on the top bar (Ribbon) and click "Minimize the Ribbon".

 

[Lady Uzumaki]

@David : By minimizing it , it only closes the top bar (ribbon) but it doesn't make it any smaller :c

 

[DavidE]

When you click on a Ribbon Tab such as "Insert", the ribbon should open up so you can use the tools on that tab.

Is that the issue, that you don't see the tools at all when the ribbon is minimized?

 

[DustSailor]

Lady,

Type "Display" into the start menu search without quotes, click it, and click "Smaller - 100% (default)"

You can also change the resolution under "Adjust reslolution" (higher is smaller-looking programs)

Reset DPI to 100% under "Set custom text size (DPI)"

 

[Lady Uzumaki]

@Dusty : I have already selected "Smaller - 100% (default)" and also reset the DPI to 100% , but it still doesn't work .
@David : Yup that is the issue .

 

[DavidE]

Lady,

You did see that you can temporarily pop open the minimized ribbon by clicking on a ribbon tab, right?
It then re-minimizes when you click on something.
Using it this way does not work well for you, right?

I don't know of a way to re-size the ribbon, or if that's possible.
If someone else knows how to do that, hopefully they will post that info for you.

It sounds like you would like the Office 2003 style toolbar in Office 2010.

There may be 3rd party tools that can do what you want, but I don't have any experience with them and can't recommend any.

Regards, David

 

[GEWB]

I do not think you can change the height of the collapsed ribbon bar. However, you can move the Quick Access Toolbar above the ribbon into the window Title area. You will gain the space currently occupied by the Quick Access Toolbar.

Right-click on the Quick Access Toolbar then select Show Quick Access Toolbar Above The Ribbon.



Regards,
GEWB

 

[DavidE]

However, you can move the Quick Access Toolbar above the ribbon into the window Title area. You will gain the space currently occupied by the Quick Access Toolbar.

Based on the OP screen prints i think she is already doing this.

Thanks, David

 

[GEWB]

I based my reply on the last screen shot in post #4.

Regards,
GEWB

 

[DavidE]

Ah - got it

 

[Irene]

I found a possible walkaround in this thread:
Resizing the ribbon in OneNote 2010: an introduction - OneNote Testing - Site Home - MSDN Blogs
.

1. Click on the arrow on the quick access toolbar and select "show below ribbon".

2. Minimize ribbon

3. Customize quick access by adding all or your essential tools. Moving it below the ribbon gives you the length of the screen to fill with tools you want instant access to.

 

[DavidE]

Nice find !
Thanks, David

 

[GEWB]

I found a possible walkaround in this thread:
Resizing the ribbon in OneNote 2010: an introduction - OneNote Testing - Site Home - MSDN Blogs
.

1. Click on the arrow on the quick access toolbar and select "show below ribbon".

2. Minimize ribbon

3. Customize quick access by adding all or your essential tools. Moving it below the ribbon gives you the length of the screen to fill with tools you want instant access to.

That is how I've been using Office 2010 since it came out. However, the OP wanted to maximize height of the screen, thus move the Quick Access Toolbar to the Title bar and have fewer tools visable.

Regards,
GEWB

 

[Irene]

I found a possible walkaround in this thread:
Resizing the ribbon in OneNote 2010: an introduction - OneNote Testing - Site Home - MSDN Blogs
.

1. Click on the arrow on the quick access toolbar and select "show below ribbon".

2. Minimize ribbon

3. Customize quick access by adding all or your essential tools. Moving it below the ribbon gives you the length of the screen to fill with tools you want instant access to.

That is how I've been using Office 2010 since it came out. However, the OP wanted to maximize height of the screen, thus move the Quick Access Toolbar to the Title bar and have fewer tools visable.

Regards,
GEWB

Unfortunately, I do not have a tablet to simulate the problem.

However, should my research reveal anything which might assist, I will post back.

 

[DavidE]

I think the OP needs to clarify the requirements and answer questions already asked.

As I see it, in post #1 Lady had Quick Access Toolbar above the ribbon and in post #4 it was below.

I think the workaround Irene found offers an option to not even needing to use the ribbon...

This may just be an issue of learning to use the Ribbon as designed in newer MS products...

 

[Lady Uzumaki]

I think the OP needs to clarify the requirements and answer questions already asked.

As I see it, in post #1 Lady had Quick Access Toolbar above the ribbon and in post #4 it was below.

I think the workaround Irene found offers an option to not even needing to use the ribbon...

This may just be an issue of learning to use the Ribbon as designed in newer MS products...

Well, compared to normal microsoft products, the Ribbon would definetely be smaller than what Im having now. The Ribbon that Im having now is much larger than normal as well as other features of the product. Try print screening your microsoft products and compare it with mine.

 

[Tekno Venus]

I'm just going to give my opinion here. These are screen shots of my Office 2010 products. I have a feeling that because your computer is a tablet, it has made all the icons larger so they are easier to touch.

This is my word 2010

 

[DavidE]

Here is a screen print for one of my "Word displays".
I see it is different than yours...
Would this be ok for you?