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The ribbon displays when you create or open a file. It provides all the tools
necessary to create a project or family.

As you resize the window, you may notice that tools in the ribbon automatically
adjust their size to fit the available space. This feature allows all buttons to be
visible for most screen sizes.

Expanded panels
An arrow next to a panel title indicates that you can expand the panel to display
related tools and controls.

By default, an expanded panel closes automatically when you click outside the
panel. To keep a panel expanded while its ribbon tab is displayed, click the push
pin icon in the bottom-left corner of the expanded panel.

Dialog launcher
Some panels allow you to open a dialog to define related settings. A dialog-
launcher arrow on the bottom of a panel opens a dialog.

Contextual ribbon tabs

When you use certain tools or select elements, a contextual ribbon tab displays
tools that relate to the context of that tool or element. The tab closes when you
exit the tool or clear the selection.

You can specify whether a contextual tab automatically comes into focus or the
current tab stays in focus. You can also specify which ribbon tab displays when you
exit a tool or clear a selection.

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Video: Customize the Ribbon Interface
Control and customize the user interface to better match your individual workflows.
Customize the Ribbon
Change the ribbon to suit your needs by changing its display and rearranging its
tabs and panels.
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