Its toolset changes based on what you’re working on in the document. The Ribbon sits at the top of the document window and provides quick access to the most commonly used tools.
Microsoft’s Ribbon is a core user interface element in all of the Office programs. PowerPoint for Mac 2011 remedies many of my complaints by combining compelling new features with a revamped interface that makes it easier than before to develop dazzling presentations quickly. But I was disappointed that PowerPoint 2008 ( ), the last major upgrade, missed opportunities to leapfrog Keynote ( ), Apple’s homegrown slideshow software. Although it’s never been the dominant program in Microsoft’s Office suite, PowerPoint for Mac has enjoyed considerable success riding on the coattails of its Windows counterpart.
