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Microsoft Word 2010 has missing menu bar, how do i get it back?

Anonymous
2012-01-08T18:58:02+00:00

I just noticed that my pc is missing the menu bar in Word 2010.  The one that has file, edit, view, insert, format, tools etc.  Any help getting it back would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Eden

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  1. Stefan Blom 338.5K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2012-01-08T19:16:06+00:00

    If you are using an older version such as Word 2003, see http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/AppErrors/MissingMenusEtc.htm.

    In Word 2010, you should be seeing Home, Insert, Page Layout, References, and some more. To see all commands of the active ribbon tab, double-click (say) Home, or right-click it and clear the check box next to Minimize the Ribbon on the context menu.

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-01-08T21:18:53+00:00

    If you are talking about Word 2010 for PC then you cannot unless you use a third-party application.

    I suggest you take half an hour or so to familiarise yourself with the new layout. IMHO you'll find it far easier as you get to know it than the old convoluted menu system...

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-05-12T18:37:22+00:00

    hi I lost my menu bar as well. I double click on home and it came back. Hope this will work for you

    fran

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-03-31T02:44:46+00:00

    HELP!!

    I have exactly this problem BUT Customize ribbon is Grayed out!!! So I can't customize the ribbon that has suddenly disappeared!!!

    I customized it before!

    This just happened at some point today - I had open documents I was still working on. I went back to finish up, and the ribbon/menu were gone!!!

    I have only "File" and "Format" Tabs now!!

    HELP! Please!!

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-03-05T20:16:30+00:00

    Ctrl+F1 or click on the little arrowhead next to the question mark to maximize/minimize the ribbon (aka menu bar)

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