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How to show or restore ribbon in Outlook?

Author Siluvia Last modified

Sometimes when you open the Outlook application, you might see the Outlook Ribbon disappears from Outlook interface just like below screenshot shows. Without the Ribbon, the daily work become complicated and time-consuming. With this article, you will learn how to quickly show or restore Outlook Ribbon.

show or restore Outlook Ribbon

Show or restore Ribbon in Outlook 2013

Show or restore Ribbon in Outlook 2013

In Outlook 2013, there is a little difference in showing Ribbon, please do as follows.

1. Please click the "Ribbon Display Options" the Ribbon Display Options button. See screenshot:

the Ribbon Display Options 2

2. After clicking the "Ribbon Display Options" button, select "Show Tabs and Commands" in the drop-down list.

the Show Tabs and Commands option

Or you can just click on any tab on Outlook interface and then click the "Pin the ribbon" the Pin the ribbon button button. See screenshot:

the Pin the ribbon button 2

Note: The shortcut key "Ctrl" + "F1" can also be used to expand Ribbon in Outlook 2013.

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