Customizing the Ribbon - MapInfo_Pro - 2023

The MapInfo Pro ribbon can be customized to suit your needs and work style. For example, create custom tabs and custom groups to hold frequently used commands. Re-arrange tabs and groups to put commands where you want them. Minimize the ribbon to enlarge your work area.

Commands must be added to a new tab or a new group in an existing tab. They cannot be added to an existing group.

To customize the ribbon:

1. Right-click on the ribbon and choose Customize Quick Access Toolbar to open the Customize Ribbon dialog box.

   This dialog is also available from the Customize Quick Access Toolbar menu, in the upper left corner of the desktop, by choosing More Commands.

2. Highlight Customize Ribbon in the left pane to access the customizable settings.

The following instructions describe how to create new custom tabs or groups, add commands, and organize them on the ribbon.

To add a new tab to the ribbon:

1. On the Customize Ribbon dialog box, click the New Tab button. A New TabX (Custom) displays in the pane. Rename the tab.
2. Click OK to save your changes.

To add a new group to an existing tab:

1. On the Customize Ribbon dialog box, in the panel under the Customize the Ribbon heading, highlight a tab and click New Group. The tab will now include a NewBarX (Custom). Click the Rename button to rename the custom group.
2. Click OK to save your changes.

To customize the command group:

1. On the Customize Ribbon dialog box, from the Choose commands from: drop down list, choose a command group or choose All Commands (default). The commands list updates based on your selection.
2. Highlight the tab or group to prepare it for a new command.

   Commands are added to custom groups under an existing tab or to a custom tab. They cannot be added to an existing group.

3. In the left pane, highlight a command and click the Add button.
4. To remove a command from a custom tab or group, click the Remove button.
5. To organize the commands within a tab or group, use as the Up and Down arrows. You can also reorder any of the tabs, including the standard ones.
6. Click OK to save your changes.

To reset the ribbon:

1. On the Customize Ribbon dialog box, click the Reset button down arrow and select Reset only selected Ribbon Tab or Reset all customizations.
2. Click OK to save your changes.

To minimize the ribbon:

1. From the Quick Access Toolbar, choose Minimize Ribbon or click the caret on the lower right corner of the ribbon.

   To return it to view, clear the checkmark next to Minimize Ribbon on the Quick Access Toolbar.