2. Navigating and Customizing the Office Interface

Navigating the Office 2010 applications and quickly accessing important commands has never been easier in a version of Microsoft’s popular application suite. In this chapter we take a look at the Office interface and how to work with the various command elements that you will interact with in the Office 2010 suite members including dialog boxes, task panes, and even the status bar.

We will look at new options for customizing the Ribbon and also take a look at the new Backstage view. We will also explore the Trust Center, which enables you to specify trusted locations for opening files and other security settings.

Getting Familiar with the Office Interface

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