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Windows 8 Show and Hide Ribbon Interface in Windows 8/8.1

Show and Hide Ribbon Interface in Windows 8/8.1

By Michael | Last Updated

Many users may not know what Ribbon interface exactly refers to in the computer. In fact, Ribbon interface (see following picture) is a friendly user interface provided by the system where graphical toolbars hided in the taps of the Menu Bar are shown. Therefore, it is extremely helpful for those who have no idea about the existence of some available toolbars and features. And this article will specially illustrate how to show and hide Ribbon interface in Windows 8 computer.

ribbon interface

Video guide on how to show and hide Ribbon interface in Windows 8:

Part 1: Steps to show Ribbon interface in Windows 8

Step 1: Open a file or folder.

For example, you can open Computer folder by the composite key of Windows+E.

Step 2: Make related setting to show the Ribbon interface.

Tap the down arrow on the top right corner to show it. By the way, you can also directly press Ctrl+F1 hotkeys to display the interface.

click down arrow to show ribbon interface

Part 2: Steps to hide Ribbon interface in Windows 8 computer

Step 1: Open a file or folder.

Step 2: Click the up arrow on the upper right corner, or press the composite key of Ctrl+F1 to hide the Ribbon interface.

tap up arrow to hide ribbon interface


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