* As the most radical change to the Office interface in itshistory, the Ribbon replaces the traditional menu bar and toolbarsand requires a new set of skills for customizing* Instructions and examples demonstrate how to customize theRibbon using VBA, XML, Access, Excel, and Word* Covers the relevant aspects of security, such as trust centersand digital certificates* Packed with real-world code examples that readers canimmediately apply* Features helpful references

Introduction.Part I: The Building Blocks for a SuccessfulCustomization.Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Office User Interface.Chapter 2: Accessing the UI Customization Layer.Chapter 3: Understanding XML.Chapter 4: Introducing Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).Chapter 5: Callbacks: The Key to Adding Functionality to YourCustom UI.Chapter 6: RibbonX Basic Controls.Chapter 7: comboBox and dropDown Controls.Chapter 8: Custom Pictures and Galleries.Chapter 9: Creating Menus.Chapter 10: Formatting Elements.Chapter 11: Using Controls and Attributes to Help YourUsers.Part II: Advanced Concepts in Ribbon Customization.Chapter 12: Advanced VBA Techniques.Chapter 13: Overriding Built-in Controls in the Ribbon.Chapter 14: Customizing the Office Menu and the QAT.Chapter 15: Working with Contextual Controls.Chapter 16: Sharing and Deploying Ribbon Customizations.Chapter 17: Security In Microsoft Office.Appendix A: Tables of RibbonX Tags.Appendix B: Tables of Tab and Group idMso Names.Appendix C: imageMso Reference Guide.Appendix D: Keytips and Accelerator keys.Appendix E: RibbonX Naming Conventions.Appendix F: Where to Find Help.Index.