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Use the Ribbon

    The ribbon is the horizontal area of the application window that contains task-based tabs and panels with tools for viewing, marking up, and sharing DWF files.

    Ribbon Tabs and Panels

    The ribbon is composed of a series of tabs. Each tab contains a series of panels organized by task.

    The Home tab

    The Markup & Measure tab

    The Tools tab

    The Resources tab

    Contextual Tabs and Panels

    Design Review contains one contextual tab and one contextual panel. By default, the Animation tab is hidden. However, when a sheet containing an animation is shown on the canvas, this context causes the Animation tab to be shown. The Animation tab provides access to tools used to control how an animation is played.

    The Animation tab is shown only when viewing an animation

    Like the Animation tab, by default, the File panel is hidden by default. When a Design Review file is embedded, this context causes the File panel to be shown on the Home tab. The File panel provides access to tools typically available on the application button and Quick Access toolbar, which are unavailable in embedded mode. You can also show the File panel manually.

    The File panel is shown on the Home tab only when viewing an embedded DWF file

    Slideout Panels

    In the middle of a panel to the right of a title, an arrow icon, , indicates that the panel can slide out to display additional tools and controls. Click the title bar of an open panel to display the slideout panel. By default, a slideout panel automatically closes when you click another panel. To keep a panel expanded, click the push pin icon, , in the bottom-left corner of the slideout panel.

    To hide or show a ribbon tab

    • Right-click a ribbon tab, click Tabs, and select the desired tab name.

    To hide or show a ribbon panel

    1. Click the ribbon tab that contains the panels you want to hide or show.
    2. Right-click the ribbon tab, click Panels, and select the desired panel.

    To show or hide ribbon panel titles

    • Right-click a ribbon tab and select Show Panel Titles.

    To restore the ribbon

    1. Right-click a ribbon tab and select Restore Ribbon.

      The Restore Ribbon dialog box opens.

    2. Click Yes.

    To use full-screen mode

    1. On the canvas, display the sheet or model you want to view full screen.
    2. Click Home tab View panel Full Screen.
    3. Optional: Manipulate the view using the ViewCube or by right-clicking the canvas and selecting the desired commands.
    4. When finished viewing the content in full-screen mode, right-click and select Full Screen.

      The program window, ribbon, toolbars, and palettes are shown in their previous locations.

      TipPressing N is a quick way to control what is shown on the screen. Press N once to hide palettes. Press N again to hide ribbon and Canvas toolbar, showing the current sheet full screen. Press N again to show all items.